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William Brindle

Business Analyst
St Leonards,NSW

Summary

Business professional with robust analytical skills and proven track record in driving impactful decisions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently delivers results. Expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, coupled with keen ability to translate complex data into actionable insights. Reliable and goal-oriented with commitment to excellence in every project.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Business Analyst

Kmart
08.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed business requirements to identify gaps and recommend solutions for process improvement.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather data and develop actionable insights.
  • Streamlined reporting processes, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time for deliverables.
  • Facilitated workshops to elicit stakeholder feedback and align project objectives with business goals.

Business Analyst

VNet Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2024
  • Developed the ranging and grading processes for the Merchandise category. Successfully building a ranging tool, grading analysis sheet and store grading for over 6 different product groups within 6 months.
  • Analyzed key aspects of business to evaluate factors driving results and summarized into presentations.
  • Applied honed problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues impacting business operations and goal achievement.
  • Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback.
  • Worked with key stakeholders throughout the business to develop and improve allocation processes.
  • Worked closely with the software buying/planning teams at JB-Hifi to complete replenishments and forecasting of inventory projections.

Finance Assistant

Cash Converters Melbourne
06.2018 - 03.2022
  • Started working for this branch in the Melbourne CBD after moving interstate to begin my degree in Melbourne
  • I have stayed as a part time employee here for 2 and a half years, working 3 days a week whilst studying 3 days a week
  • During my time here i have worked in the Buys and Loans Section purchasing second hand goods, the Personal Finance section processing small amount credit contracts and retail sales department.
  • Section selling a wide variety of second hand goods ranging from white goods to high end jewelry and technology
  • This role has involved achieving KPI's, cross promoting between departments and maintaining a customer service standard that focused on building customer rapport.

Personal Finance Manager

Cashies
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • Started with Cash Converters in Canberra when i was 18, and within 3 months was running a key finance branch for the franchise
  • During my time here i managed a team of up to 3 staff members and worked closely with the business owners and the business development mangers
  • This role required making decisions on lending policy, managing cash flow across various accounts, setting budgets and KPI's for staff and training of new employees
  • During my 3 years in this position i became one of the more influential Finance Managers within the franchise and was sponsored by the business to study my Certificate IV in Credit Management
  • Ultimately i made the decision to continue my study by moving to Melbourne and left NSW Cashies on great terms.

Education

Diploma of Business -

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate IV in Credit Management -

The Australian College of Commerceand Management

BBA - Business

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC
02.2022

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Dependable and Cooperative
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Federal Regulation Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Loan and Account Monitoring
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Advanced Excel Capabilities
  • Business Case Preparation
  • Inventory Management
  • Demand planning
  • Dead stock management
  • Stock control
  • Replenishment planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Data analysis
  • Order processing
  • Demand forecasting
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Data Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Microsoft VBA Coding

Timeline

Merchandise Business Analyst

Kmart
08.2024 - Current

Business Analyst

VNet Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2024

Finance Assistant

Cash Converters Melbourne
06.2018 - 03.2022

Personal Finance Manager

Cashies
06.2014 - 01.2018

Diploma of Business -

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate IV in Credit Management -

The Australian College of Commerceand Management

BBA - Business

Swinburne University of Tech
William BrindleBusiness Analyst