Business Administrator / Commercial Analyst (Adelaide)

Joining Arup Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. You will play a key role in driving strong commercial outcomes through proactive reporting, financial oversight, contract compliance, and project support. Working closely with business administrators, technical teams, and leadership, you will help embed best‑practice commercial processes and improve project performance across the business. The Opportunity
- Monitor and report on project commercial performance, including financial tracking, variance analysis, forecasting, and cashflow management.
- Support Project Managers with project setup, commercial controls, invoicing compliance, subcontract administration, and maintenance of project systems.
- Coordinate monthly client invoicing and debt monitoring to ensure compliance with client and contract requirements while supporting healthy cashflow outcomes.
- Prepare and circulate project and office‑level commercial reports, identify performance trends, and provide insights to support decision‑making and commercial improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and subject‑matter experts to implement consistent commercial processes, reporting standards, and best‑practice solutions across the SA portfolio. Is this role right for you?
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in project financial reporting, budgeting, cost tracking, and commercial management within a professional services or project environment.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel and Power BI, with the ability to analyse data, generate insights, and produce meaningful business reports.
- Solid communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation and influence project teams positively.
- Highly organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience using CRM and financial management systems, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes; familiarity with Dynamics or similar platforms is advantageous. What We Offer You We provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each member, including competitive, fair, and equitable pay, a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Explore The Perks Of a Career With Arup Australia
- Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.
- Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and generous unpaid leave benefits.
- Paid parental leave for the non‑primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer.
- Birthday leave.
- Annual leave loading.
- Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
- International mobility opportunities.
- Insurances (life & income protection).
- Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans.
- Novated car lease.
- Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers. Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open workplace that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross‑cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rqfs3