Senior Project Analyst

Senior Project Analyst – Corporate Development & Strategy Join and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team: Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks Free standard OnePass membership Access to over 100 exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel, wealth, work and leave 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender Fun perks such as annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities Dedicated career pathway support – we invest in your growth About The Role The Senior Project Analyst – Corporate Development and Strategy is a varied and high‑impact role working on key growth projects across the Bunnings Group. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development – Business Projects and the Business Development General Manager to significantly influence the achievement of Bunnings’ long‑term earnings growth targets via the identification, research, development, evaluation and execution of new business initiatives. This role is based in our national support office in Burnley, Melbourne. What’s Involved Work with and support the Head of Business Development, the Business Development General Manager and Bunnings Executive Leadership Team to investigate, develop, and recommend new projects and/or potential transactions that facilitate the achievement of Bunnings’ long‑term earnings growth and return on capital targets. Analyse industry segments of interest to understand market sizes and structures. Assist with the identification of entry strategies for priority segments. Develop detailed financial evaluations to support proposed projects. Where relevant, participate in negotiations with third parties and assist with required transactional agreements. Develop board papers in support of identified opportunities. Involvement in the development of the Bunnings Group Corporate Plan / Enterprise‑level strategy. Develop functional strategies and supporting business cases for key areas of growth. Provide modelling, valuation analysis, due diligence and project management support for M&A opportunities on an ad hoc basis. Lead the incubation and execution of early‑stage growth initiatives. Who We’re Looking For Our ideal candidate will be a strong team player with proven commercial acumen and experience in a similar Corporate Development or Strategy role, preferably in retail. You will be a strong communicator who can influence and provide recommendations based on thorough financial analysis, with strong financial literacy, analytical and conceptual thinking skills. You’ll Need Commerce, Accounting or Business degree. CA, CPA or CFA / equivalent qualification is advantageous but not essential. 5+ years relevant strategy, commercial, corporate development or investment banking experience (retail highly desirable). Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Inclusion Statement We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates First Nations voices, perspectives and contributions. Please note you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings. We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know – we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills and drive to grow – but don’t quite nail every part of the job description – we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at . Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes. Background checks may be required if you are offered a role with us. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr