The Company
This opportunity is with a large, diversified Australian organisation operating a national, multi‑site footprint across a complex operating environment. The business continues to invest in commercial capability, operational efficiency and long‑term performance, offering genuine scope for impact and career progression.
The Role
The Commercial Manager plays a critical role in shaping and influencing the performance and strategic direction of a core business segment. Acting as a trusted commercial advisor, you will provide insight, challenge and decision support to senior operational leaders, helping translate financial analysis into practical, value‑adding outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior operational leaders to support commercial and strategic decision‑making.
- Lead business case development, investment analysis and commercial evaluations.
- Provide clear insight into profitability, pricing, customer and product performance.
- Oversee P&L and balance sheet performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Support working capital management and capital expenditure planning.
- Provide a strong commercial lens across planning, budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Support major contracts, negotiations, strategic projects and business initiatives.
- Drive improvements in reporting, governance, tools and commercial processes.
- Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance standards.
- CA/CPA qualified.
- Strong background in commercial finance, business partnering or operational finance.
- Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex organisations.
- High level of commercial acumen with strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
- Comfortable providing constructive challenge while maintaining trusted relationships.
- Confident working in fast‑paced, change‑oriented environments.
- Leadership experience with a focus on capability uplift and team development.
Additional Requirements
- There is a business requirement to be onsite full time during the initial months to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Monthly interstate travel will be required.
High‑impact commercial leadership role with strong exposure to senior decision‑makers and broad scope across performance, investment and strategic initiatives within a large enterprise environment.
