Commercial Finance Manager

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A$150,000.00/yr - A$160,000.00/yr

Are you a finance professional looking for a high-impact role where you can drive financial strategy and partner with senior leadership? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Commercial Finance Manager role where you'll oversee financial performance, optimise costs, and provide insights that influence key business decisions.

About the Role:

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure financial transparency, manage budgets, and enhance cost-effectiveness across core business operations. Leading a small team, you will be responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to support the company's long term financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present financial reports, including variance analysis and performance metrics, to senior leadership. Identify trends and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Provide in-depth analysis across various metrics to support key strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with senior I.T stakeholders to provide financial guidance on key initiatives, investment opportunities, and operational efficiencies. Act as a trusted advisor to support commercial decision-making.
• Drive cost control initiatives by monitoring expenses, identifying areas for savings, and implementing financial best practices. Ensure transparency in cost allocation across business units.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a direct report, fostering a high-performance finance function. Delegate tasks effectively and encourage professional growth.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial processes, reporting tools, and internal controls. Ensure adherence to accounting standards, corporate policies, and risk management frameworks.

About You:

• CA/CPA qualified with 6+ years' finance experience, including business partnering and financial analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise and build rapport with senior stakeholders and manage direct reports.
• Experience working with large, complex structures and proven ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Exposure to partnering and collaborating with I.T function is highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Advanced financial modelling and data analysis skills (ERP Systems, Business Intelligence Tools, Excel).

What's on Offer?

This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to take ownership of a business unit's financial performance while working closely with senior decision-makers

• High visibility role partnering with senior executives in the I.T function.
• Opportunity to drive financial strategy in a dynamic business environment.
• Fast paced role with an industry leader, in a high performing and rewarding organisation.

To Note:

• Must be comfortable working 5 days in the office.
• It is essential to have worked in a large and complex environment, with strong people management and financial modelling experience.
• Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply to the role directly. Alternatively, you can send your CV over to Tara.Magwenzi@marsrecruitment.com.au

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting