Commercial Finance Manager

The Sussan Group is home to iconic heritage Australian fashion brands; Sussan, Sportsgirl and Suzanne Grae. Since our humble beginnings in Melbourne in 1939, we've upheld values of fashion excellence and community care. Between our three well-loved brands, we now have over 450 stores and an incredible workforce of over 3000 dedicated team members.

The Sussan Group is proud to be a Certified B Corporation. This certification independently verifies that the Sussan Group meets high standards of performance, accountability, and transparency — not just in environmental factors but in social and governance factors, too.

At The Sussan Group, we're committed to creating a world where women are driving the change they want to see – both in their wardrobes and their careers.

As a company led and owned by women, we truly understand the transformative power of fashion to uplift and inspire.

Our Group Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for leading the commercial finance function by providing strategic and financial advice to ensure sound financial and operational decisions, maximising profitability and delivering productivity targets.

As an integral business partner, you will build strong partnerships with our Managing Directors and senior leaders across various teams. Reporting into and working closely with the GM Finance to deliver the Group and brand's finance strategy, you will support across financial reporting, budgeting and capital expenditure for the business, ensuring business and department goals and timelines are met.

Providing strong leadership and strategic and operational support, you will bring your previous management and commercial finance experience to this Group role, based in our Cremorne head office.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leadership of x2 direct reports

Partner with our brands' Managing Directors to drive strategic growth initiatives, drive margin improvement and cost optimisation initiatives

Provide support to the GM Finance and Senior Leadership Team with advice on brand finance strategies and delivery of Group strategy

Provide critical financial, qualitative and quantitative analysis for decision making by brands and

Review and sign off Group monthly P&L results in conjunction with GM Finance

Evaluate business opportunities, pricing strategies and investment decisions using financial modelling, ROI and scenario analysis

Coordinate and prepare the annual & season capex budget for the business

Provide direction & issue instructions forbudget timetable and department budgeting

Effective management of the daily operations, ongoing development and implementation of system upgrades of financial systems

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Commerce

CPA or CA accredited

Previous leadership experience

Extensive experience in Retail accounting or similar environment

Strong stakeholder management and business partnering experience

Analytical and commercial mindset

Effective influencing and conflict resolution skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Here's why you should choose a career at The Sussan Group:

As a Certified B Corporation and best-in-class employer, we're committed to fostering an environment where our team can thrive.

• Join a Certified B Corporation and become a team member of a vibrant, purpose-driven workplace that values both innovation and impact.
• Opportunities for all team members to be involved in our impact initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), ethical sourcing, decarbonisation journey and circularity through our Seamless Foundation membership.
• Participate in our long-standing community partnership programs with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA), Women's Community Shelters and headspace.
• Join a supportive team that values creativity, diversity, growth – and, most importantly, future thinking.

We also offer some amazing benefits, including:

• Free onsite parking at our Cremorne head office

Wellness Leave – 2 additional paid days of leave per year to focus on your health and wellbeing

Discounted private health insurance

Great team member referral bonus

Flexible working arrangements

If you're ready to contribute to the change women want to see, consider a career with The Sussan Group.

The Sussan Group is committed to supporting an inclusive recruitment process ensuring a fair recruitment experience. We celebrate diversity and advocate inclusion and are committed to building and fostering a diverse and accessible workplace and culture.

Please advise us if you need any necessary access requirements or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.