Data and Performance Analyst

About us

Proudly independent and family-owned, Cochrane's Transport is South Australia's leading express parcel and transport service provider. We are proud to be one of South Australia’s Top 100 Companies, operating a fleet of 250 vehicles and generating an annual turnover of $80 million. With a dedicated team of over 300 employees, our headquarters in Gillman and regional depots in Port Augusta, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Kadina, Clare, Berri, and Victor Harbor enable us to provide next-day express freight services throughout South Australia, including both metropolitan and regional areas, as well as to Broken Hill and Mildura.

About the Role

Cochrane’s Transport is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Data and Performance Analyst to join our team at Gillman.

Reporting to the Manager – Process, Systems and Reporting, this role is responsible for delivering accurate, timely and meaningful data insights to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You will play an important role in analysing business performance, supporting commercial and pricing decisions, and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and business processes. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will help turn complex data into actionable insights that support sustainable business growth, competitiveness and improved business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards and reports measuring financial and non-financial KPIs, ensuring information is accurate, timely and fit for purpose.
• Take ownership of Power BI reporting, including maintaining the reports library and supporting user adoption across the business.
• Analyse revenue, costs and profitability to identify performance trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare sales budgets and rolling forecasts, monitoring and analysing variances against actual results.
• Develop and maintain pricing and commercial models to support pricing projects and provide recommendations to the Pricing Committee.
• Support quarterly business reviews for key customers, monitoring performance against contractual obligations and identifying potential risks.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to support commercial strategy and pricing decisions.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate these into reporting and analysis requirements.
• Deliver timely reporting and analytical solutions to support business needs.
• Identify and implement improvements to reporting and analysis through automation, process improvement and emerging AI capabilities.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to build data literacy and analytical capability across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Data Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Computer Science or a similar discipline (essential).
• A minimum of three years' experience in an analytical role (essential).
• Advanced data analytics capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex datasets and develop models that deliver meaningful business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Power BI and other business intelligence and reporting tools.
• Experience in sales, pricing and margin analysis, supported by strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a strong focus on data accuracy and documentation.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to improve business outcomes.

What we Offer:

• 13.5% Superannuation.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

If this sounds like you, then hit apply now!

If you’re keen to know more, please reach out to us via at – jobs@cochranes.com.au

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - diversity and inclusion are central to how we work and grow together as one team