Commercial Analyst

At FISHBOWL, we believe great decisions are powered by great data. In a newly created Commercial Analyst role at Fishbowl, you will play a crucial role in analysing financial/operational data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to drive strategic decision-making.

Skills and experience

You’ll have:

• CA or CPA qualified (desirable) 
• Ability to complete advanced financial modelling and data analysis in Excel
• 3+ years of experience in commercial financial analysis, preferably within a retail, FMCG or similar fast-paced multi-site environment
• Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) for data visualisation and reporting
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively assist in multiple analytical projects
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with 3-way modelling (desirable)
• Management consulting experience (desirable) 
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency 
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving abilities 
• Team leadership capabilities and strong business partnering skills
• Exposure to inventory management systems and inventory reporting
• Characteristics reflective of FISHBOWL’s ethos: self-motivated, positivity, service-oriented, flexible, and ethical with a high degree of integrity.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop financial models, and contribute to the development and implementation of financial strategies. You will also ensure the financial and operational activities of the company are correctly recorded, controlled and monitored and that management have the information necessary to make informed business decisions. You’ll be expected to: 

• Own and prepare budgets, rolling financial forecasts/latest estimates (e.g. 3+9) and scenario modelling
• Analyse data from multiple sources, presenting clear insights to support decision-making
• Develop, maintain, and optimise financial/operational reports and dashboards to meet evolving business needs
• Identify patterns and trends in financial data over time
• Evaluate the profitability of different stores, markets and products
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to reduce expenses without compromising quality or performance
• Identify and assess financial risks, such as market risk, credit risk and operational risk
• Prepare weekly flash P&L and provide key trends/insights for decision-making and action
• Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare monthly/quarterly board reports
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management, providing insights into financial performance and strategic initiatives
• Undertake unit economic analysis and provide commercial insights
• Provide business partnering and work collaboratively with multiple departments (e.g. Operations, Marketing, HR) to assist with reporting and data analysis.

What you can expect when you’re part of the FISHBOWL Fam: 

FISHBOWL is one of Australia’s fastest-growing food brands, offering fresh, made-to-order salads with an Asian twist. Founded in 2016 in Bondi, we have expanded to over 50 locations across the east coast of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast). In 2024, we began our global expansion with the opening of our first restaurant in New York City (trading as THISBOWL). Our founding mission – to change the culture of fast food – continues to drive our team of quality-obsessed foodies as we grow.

So why join us? Well, we’re not your average ‘fast food’ brand—we’re all about doing things differently. If you love great food, leading with heart, and growing in a team that backs your growth, you’ll fit right in. We’re here to help you thrive, not just work.

Here’s what you can expect during our recruitment process:

1. Initial pre-screen call with our Recruitment team (20 min)
2. 2nd round interview with the hiring manager and/or a Head Office senior leader – diving deeper into your experience and the scope of the role (in-person, 1 hour)
3. Case study with the hiring manager and/or a Head Office senior leader  – present a case study, which will be provided to you in advance, to some of our executive team. This exercise is designed to test your thinking so we can understand your approaches to structuring work; it’s not designed to be an exhaustive piece of work (in-person, 1 hour) 
4. Reference checks and move to offer.