Senior Analyst

We are CBH

We bring our values to life every day by being Collaborative, Respectful, Reliable, Sustainable. Our values are more than just words they guide how we work with each other, farmers, suppliers, partners, and the communities we operate in. These values and behaviours represent the CBH team at our best and are what we need to collectively demonstrate to achieve our Path to 2033 strategic objectives.

CBH has a strong and proud history of serving and returning value to WA growers since 1933

We are a proud Western Australian co-operative and as Australia’s largest co-operative we are a leader in the Australian grain industry. We have grown from humble roots into one of the world’s largest and most efficient grain supply chains, delivering millions of tonnes of quality Western Australian grain into the hands of customers around the world each year.

Our storage and handling system currently receives and exports around 90 per cent of the Western Australian grain harvest and is regarded as one of the best in the world.

Our core purpose is to sustainably create and return value to current and future West Australian grain growers.

Empowering our people

CBH is more than just a place of work, it's a community of people who are passionate and committed to our core purpose.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe and rewarding working environment for our people, with a strong culture of developing and enhancing our employees’ capabilities.

We invite you to use your skills and expertise to make your mark to help CBH sustainably create and return value for grain growers in Western Australia.

About the role

As we continue embedding the ‘Path to 2033’ Strategy within CBH, the business manages a series of priority projects designed to successfully achieve our strategic objectives. Supporting the strategy, each Division develops an annual Business Unit Plan which sets out its value proposition, the core services they deliver, the initiatives that will help move the business towards meeting our 2033 targets, and how we will measure our success.

We are delighted to offer the opportunity to work at the heart of our refreshed CBH Strategy 'Path to 2033', providing insights into and support for priority projects, business unit planning, and developing new competitive strategies. This role involves conducting strategic evaluations, facilitating business unit strategy development, developing project business cases including conducting financial analysis and assessment, and assessing the competitive landscape and global commodity environment to underpin group strategy.

Collaborating with stakeholders within CBH you will be responsible for:

• Collaborate closely with all members of the Strategy team, both internally and externally, including the Executive Committee.

• Assist in presenting and consulting with senior management and the Board concerning substantial decisions.

• Gather and develop data and performance metrics to support commercial recommendations for the CEO, CFO, GMs, and the Board.

• Compile benchmark analyses, summarize competitor performance, and provide strategic insights that bolster Corporate and business unit strategy and planning.

• Contribute to group strategic planning and the implementation of Business Plans.

• Aid in the development of processes, tools, templates, and expertise within the team.

• Oversee smaller-scale projects and support the management of larger-scale projects.

• Explore and evaluate new business and growth opportunities that create value alongside the existing portfolio.

• Support the long-term planning of capital expenditure.

• Coordinate financial and commercial due diligence and assessments.

• Communicate recommendations or findings via business cases and presentations.

• Manage project costs, activities, and deliverables within agreed budgetary parameters.

What you will bring to the role:

We welcome individuals with direct experience in supporting strategic projects and encourage applications from those with firsthand involvement in project delivery and planning. We seek candidates who possess the following competencies:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related fields.

• A minimum of five years' experience in investment banking, professional services, management consulting, or corporate strategy and planning.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans.

• Strong oral communication skills and confidence in delivering presentations.

• Proficiency in developing networks, fostering positive engagement, and collaborating to resolve issues with colleagues.

• Application of problem-solving tools and techniques, even when dealing with subjective information.

• Proficiency in negotiation and influence, both internally and externally, at the highest levels.

• A deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions, capital expenditure, and productivity programs to support planning and assessments related to value creation opportunities.

• An ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate values of Collaboration, Respect, Reliability, Sustainability, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity.

• Experience in managing projects and delivering outcomes within deadlines.

What we offer:

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed at ensuring a healthy work life balance, including:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits 

• Opportunities to enhance your leadership skills and achieve your career goals 

• 13-weeks paid parental leave for both parents

• Free on-site gym, fitness classes and excellent end of trip facilities

• Flexible work arrangements

• Employee assistance program

• Corporate employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services

• On-site day-care centre, currently provided by Good Start and subject to their availability.

If you are excited about the role and think you have what it takes but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you. Please reach out to El Moretti, Lead HR on (08) 9237 9600. Alternatively, Peter Dyett your perspective line manager will be happy to have a chat to give you more sense of the role. Phone: (08) 9237 9720.

CBH is genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution of every one of our people makes our culture.  Put simply - you can be yourself here.

Applications close 03 May 2024.  CBH reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if suitable applications are received prior.

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au/. Alternatively, to speak to a member of our People and Culture team, please contact (08) 9237 9589