Job Description
About Us
Sigma Healthcare is proudly powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty. We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full-line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia.
With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach as a Top 50 ASX-listed organisation.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our growing Commercial Finance team, supporting the Merchandise and Marketing portfolio.
Reporting to the Finance Manager – Merchandise & Marketing, this role sits at the heart of trading performance — partnering closely with Buyers and key stakeholders to deliver insights that drive margin, optimise promotions, and ensure strong rebate governance.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll own key processes, influence decision-making, and play a critical role in improving financial visibility across one of the most commercially dynamic areas of the business.
Responsibilities
Act as a key finance partner to the Merchandise team, providing day-to-day commercial support
Analyse monthly trading performance across sales, margin, rebates and costs
Partner with Buyers to assess supplier agreements, trading terms and promotional activity
Support pricing, ranging and promotional decisions through financial analysis
Own end-to-end rebate management, ensuring accurate accruals, reporting and collections
Maintain strong governance and controls to protect trading gross profit
Prepare monthly reporting and provide clear insights into performance drivers
Investigate and explain variances to budget, forecast and prior periods
Support budgeting and forecasting processes for the Merchandise function
Contribute to system and BI improvements to enhance reporting and data quality
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Experience in commercial finance, management accounting or analyst roles (retail/FMCG/wholesale preferred)
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into insights
Exposure to rebates, trading income or margin analysis (highly regarded)
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
Strong attention to detail and financial discipline
A proactive, curious mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
CA/CPA qualification (or working towards)
Why Join Us?
At Sigma Healthcare, our people make the difference. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous staff discounts across all brands
Exposure to a high-impact, commercially focused finance team
Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders across Merchandise & Marketing
Career progression within a Top 50 ASX-listed organisation
Apply Now
If you’re ready to step into a true commercial finance role and influence trading performance at scale, apply now and help power the future of pharmacy with Sigma Healthcare.
Sigma Healthcare is proudly powering pharmacy! We have the largest pharmacy network in Australia with trusted brands including Chemist Warehouse, Amcal, Discount Drug Stores and Ultra Beauty. We are powered by our dedicated people and our leading Australian full-line pharmacy wholesale and distribution business that delivers medicines to any pharmacy anywhere in Australia.
With Chemist Warehouse now operating in four countries outside Australia, we continue to expand our reach as a Top 50 ASX-listed organisation.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a commercially minded Finance Analyst to join our growing Commercial Finance team, supporting the Merchandise and Marketing portfolio.
Reporting to the Finance Manager – Merchandise & Marketing, this role sits at the heart of trading performance — partnering closely with Buyers and key stakeholders to deliver insights that drive margin, optimise promotions, and ensure strong rebate governance.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll own key processes, influence decision-making, and play a critical role in improving financial visibility across one of the most commercially dynamic areas of the business.
Responsibilities
Act as a key finance partner to the Merchandise team, providing day-to-day commercial support
Analyse monthly trading performance across sales, margin, rebates and costs
Partner with Buyers to assess supplier agreements, trading terms and promotional activity
Support pricing, ranging and promotional decisions through financial analysis
Own end-to-end rebate management, ensuring accurate accruals, reporting and collections
Maintain strong governance and controls to protect trading gross profit
Prepare monthly reporting and provide clear insights into performance drivers
Investigate and explain variances to budget, forecast and prior periods
Support budgeting and forecasting processes for the Merchandise function
Contribute to system and BI improvements to enhance reporting and data quality
About You
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Experience in commercial finance, management accounting or analyst roles (retail/FMCG/wholesale preferred)
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into insights
Exposure to rebates, trading income or margin analysis (highly regarded)
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
Strong attention to detail and financial discipline
A proactive, curious mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
CA/CPA qualification (or working towards)
Why Join Us?
At Sigma Healthcare, our people make the difference. Here’s what you can expect:
Generous staff discounts across all brands
Exposure to a high-impact, commercially focused finance team
Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders across Merchandise & Marketing
Career progression within a Top 50 ASX-listed organisation
Apply Now
If you’re ready to step into a true commercial finance role and influence trading performance at scale, apply now and help power the future of pharmacy with Sigma Healthcare.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance Analyst - Merchandise & Marketing position is now open for candidates interested in the Retail & Wholesale sector. This role in Preston offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Retail & Wholesale is a plus.
