Commercial Business Partner

Join Australia's leader in sustainable, total waste management solutions.

Commercial Business Partner

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together. We transform waste into resources and renewable energy. When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high‑growth, ASX‑listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry‑leading HSE performance. We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Based in Darwin, NT, on a permanent part‑time contract (equivalent to 3 days per week), the Commercial Business Partner (CBP) supports the Strategic Business Unit (CFM) and Regional Management teams, assisting the SBU in achieving Group revenue and profit expectations. The CBP provides timely and accurate reporting to Regional Management, decision support and commercial insight, including planning, budgeting/forecasting and analysis.

- Provide timely and accurate guidance to the General Accounting team to ensure month‑end activities are reflected in reported results.

- Partner with primary regional teams to prepare regional plans and budgets in alignment with management guidelines and timetables, incorporating appropriate challenge and analysis.

- Partner with the CFM and RM&A to improve price yield across the Strategic Business Unit.

- Analyse trends and variances, including rate and volume analysis, to support top‑line growth and prepare pricing models as required.

- Analyse and review cost analysis covering allocation, cost benefit, volume, profit, client profitability and life‑cycle analysis to improve the quality of earnings.

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a high‑energy individual with an inquisitive, rigorous mindset and proven financial and commercial experience in a complex, diverse, multi‑site business.

The role offers flexibility in working hours; you may choose to work 3 days a week or reduce daily hours to accommodate personal commitments.

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

- Experience in developing and monitoring budgets in a complex business, with business‑partnering skills to influence P&L performance.

- Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.

- Ability to communicate complex financial information concisely and in non‑technical terms.

- Ability to implement and maintain appropriate internal/financial controls to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

- CA or CPA qualified.

- Financial knowledge around consolidation of results, financial and management accounting, audit, taxation and corporate financing.

- Working knowledge of business systems and processes to optimise and simplify business processes using technology.

- Attractive salary package, paid parental leave and generous benefits including an annual employee share plan, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access and discounts on private health insurance.

Our Process

Our recruitment process includes reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right‑to‑work status.

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans) and cultural backgrounds.

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

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