Group Commercial Manager

Job title : Group Commercial Manager
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $250,000 Package + Benefits
Contact name : Damien Miller
Contact email : dmiller@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1245882
Operating nationally, this FMCG leader boasts a stable of high-profile and iconic brands. The group, with turnover of 350M, has experienced positive restructuring due to growth via acquisition, NPD, and core brand market growth. To ensure continued growth the group will focus on investment in currently strong brands and products, as well as a focus on complimentary acquisition opportunities. The business requires an experienced and proven finance leader to oversee, support and develop the commercial finance team at Group level.
  
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer your mandate is to deliver an efficient and value-creating group finance function. Further, you will support the GMs and Finance leads of several business units. Key responsibilities will include:  
  • Lead management accounting reporting & analysis to aid commercial decisions
  • Review weekly KPIs including insight & commentary
  • Compile the EOM Group financial reports by consolidating the business unit results
  • Assist in the preparation of papers for Board & General Manager meetings
  • Proactively collaborate with the business unit Finance leads
  • Lead CAPEX review & approval process
  • Support the business units with analytical review & trend analysis
  • Partake in profit improvement projects from a finance perspective
  • Contribute to potential acquisition activity from a finance perspective
  • Lead, coach and manage a team of qualified and non-qualified finance people
CA / CPA qualified, you will have experience working within a matrix structure, with your skills honed in FMCG, food, and / or manufacturing. You are a business partnering expert who can manage a variety of stakeholders across functions, business units and executive leaders. Further, you will have the ability to present analysis effectively, whilst always ensuring the integrity of core financial data. In return, you will have the opportunity to engage in the strategic decision-making process of the business, lead innovations & projects, and be rewarded through a genuine career path to CFO.
  
To apply please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Damien Miller on 0499 700 077 or dmiller@sharpandcarter.com.au