Commercial Lead | Manufacturing

Job title : Commercial Lead | Manufacturing
Location : Victoria
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 1734408
This is an opportunity to step into a genuinely commercial finance role where you'll work alongside senior leaders across manufacturing, sales and operations to influence decisions that directly impact profitability and business performance.

This isn't a traditional reporting role; it's about getting into the detail of the business, understanding what drives performance and becoming a trusted adviser to key stakeholders.
What you'll be doing
  • Partner with manufacturing, sales and service leaders to improve commercial outcomes
  • Analyse business performance, identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations
  • Own pricing analysis, margin improvement initiatives and profitability modelling
  • Build financial models to support tenders, capital investments and strategic projects
  • Deliver budgeting, forecasting and meaningful commercial reporting
  • Analyse product costs, operational performance and key business drivers
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations
We're looking for someone who enjoys partnering with the business rather than sitting behind a spreadsheet.

You'll likely bring:
  • CA/CPA qualification
  • Experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A or Finance Business Partnering
  • A background within manufacturing, industrial, FMCG or a product-based environment
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
  • Advanced financial modelling and Excel skills
  • A proactive mindset with a genuine curiosity to understand how the business operates
If you're an FP&A or Commercial Finance professional looking to move into a role where your analysis genuinely influences business decisions, we'd love to hear from you.