Business Analyst
Business Analyst - Join a Global Leader in Innovation
Are you ready to take the next step in your analytics career and influence strategic, data‑driven decisions? At ITW, we’re a Fortune 300 global industrial leader with a proud 100+ year history and trusted brands including Paslode, Pryda and Ramset. We foster an entrepreneurial culture where great ideas thrive, and our people have the freedom to create real impact.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our Finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller. This hybrid role is based in Melbourne, with flexible hyrbrid working arrangements.
As our Business Analyst, you will:
Make a difference:- By delivering timely, accurate insights that strengthen revenue forecasting, pricing decisions, and margin performance.
Innovate and solve problems:- Through data modelling, price elasticity analysis, BI insights, and process improvement.
Collaborate:- Closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, IT Applications, Strategic Sourcing and Finance teams to enhance reporting and support business planning.
Drive continuous improvement:- By simplifying reporting processes and contributing to strategic projects, including annual planning, capex reviews, and business case development.
What You’ll Do
- Provide clear analysis of sales volumes, pricing, margins and trends
- Align BI and sales reporting with General Ledger/P&L
- Support monthly reporting, management packs and forecasting
- Conduct price modelling and promotional impact assessments
- Partner with MRD and Sourcing to drive accurate inventory‑related outlooks
- Contribute insights to CBI/NPD business cases
- Streamline and simplify sales and margin reporting
What You’ll Bring
- CA or CPA (completed or in progress preferred)
- Big 4 trained or 3 years experience in an analytical role in a commercial organisation
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with Cognos and/or Power BI advantageous
- Strong data analysis and business modelling capability
- Experience preparing forecasts, annual plans or similar
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders
- A natural 80/20 mindset — able to prioritise, simplify and focus on what matters
Why Join ITW?
- Unlock Your Potential – We invest in your growth and career development
- Collaborative Culture – Work with experts who value partnership and innovation
- Flexibility – Hybrid work options to support balance
- Competitive Benefits – Including professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and more
- Global Opportunities – Be part of a worldwide network with diverse pathways
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a self‑driven analyst with a passion for data‑led decision making, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the future of our business.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Applicants must reside in Australia and have full working rights.
ITW is proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an employer for all women.