Junior Business Analyst

Role overview

This is an opportunity for an early-career analyst to gain practical experience in a commercially focused role with direct business impact. You will join the Business Improvement team and support the commercial side of the organisation through data analysis, insights, and modelling.

What you'll do

• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the customer profitability model.
• Review revenue, cost, and volume inputs to understand business drivers.
• Examine performance movements and explain variances and trends.
• Partner with stakeholders to convert operational activity into meaningful data insights.
• Prepare recurring and one-off reports and analytical outputs.
• Help improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and automation.
• Support existing Excel-based tools while contributing to longer-term system improvements.

What we're looking for

• Solid Excel capability, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Exposure to Power Query and some experience with SQL.
• Strong attention to detail and a naturally analytical approach.
• Curiosity, willingness to ask questions, and confidence in challenging data.
• Ability to explain findings clearly to colleagues without technical backgrounds.
• Between 0 and 3 years of experience in an analyst or data-related role.

Why join

You will work with real commercial data, engage with senior stakeholders, and develop practical analytical and technical capability in a role that contributes directly to business performance. The environment is suited to someone at the start of their career who wants to grow into a well-rounded analyst.

About the company

Followmont is Queensland’s largest family-owned transport business, founded in 1984. The company operates with more than 950 employees, a fleet of 1000+ vehicles, and over 20 depots across Queensland and New South Wales. The team culture is centred on people, growth, and building meaningful careers.

Additional information

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with an onsite working arrangement. The role is in Finance and is listed as ongoing with no closing date provided. Applicants may also send a resume directly to morgan.reid@followmont.com.au.