Commercial Manager

**About us**

You’ve probably heard of Coates or seen our orange hire equipment on job sites around Australia. But we’re more than just scissor lifts and diggers. We’re an end-to-end solutions company operating across five key areas: Equipment Hire; Engineering Solutions; Industrial Solutions; Power & HVAC; and Training.

We’re proudly Australian-owned, with a long history of supporting customers to deliver major projects, and an exciting future focused on digital transformation, sustainability and growth.

At Coates, we understand that we’re nothing without great people. So, you don’t just work for us, we work for you. We’re here to support and equip you with great training and development, flexible work options and a positive team environment to help you build your career from the ground up or take it to the next level.

**Your new role awaits**

As Commercial Manager, Commercial Office you will directly support the Chief Commercial Officer in reviewing and analysing business performance to identify opportunities to improve business processes and performance. You will also act as Program Lead to develop and implement programs to realise identified benefits of these opportunities.

This role is also responsible for ensuring financial reports are correct and in compliance with legislative requirements and Coates policies and procedures, as well as take the lead in the implementation and execution of business risk and compliance management processes across the function.

Key accountabilities include:

- Improve and drive clarity, understanding and improvement of operating performance within the Commercial Office function, or as directed within the greater Coates business
- Analyse financial and other performance reporting to identify opportunities for business improvement. Prepare plans to recover and realise the identified benefits
- Identify and where directed, lead opportunities to improve business performance. Opportunities are not limited to financial key performance indicators.
- Act as the financial conduit between the Commercial Office and Corporate Finance teams. Ensure financial compliance (legislative and Coates policies and procedures) within the Commercial Office functions and conduct business process reviews as required.
- Inform and educate managers on effective financial management tools and practices.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts for the Commercial Office functions. Ensure relevant Group and General Managers understand the process and detail and are managing financial requirements effectively.
- Month end responsibilities and reporting for business units as assigned (revenue finalisation, analysis of month end recoveries, business unit monthly P&L finalisation including profit commentary), financial performance analysis and insight commentary for Commercial Office functions[FN(1]
- Lead risk management and compliance activity within the function.

**What you’ll bring to the role**

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager who has:

- 3-5 years’ experience in senior finance management functions, with responsibility for performance delivery and improvement programs.
- Demonstrated experience in productivity improvement programs, including leading programs of work to realise these improvements
- Experience in key roles involving project management disciplines
- Played a lead role in managing risk and audit compliance, including managing relationships with external auditors
- An ability to work through matrixed management to achieve business outcomes
- Time in M&A environments (favourable).
- Business turnaround experience (favourable)
- A Degree in Finance (MBA highly regarded)

**What you’ll get in **return**[BL(2]

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of perks and benefits including:

- ** Competitive remuneration **(because we value great work and believe it should be rewarded)
- ** Flexible working arrangements **to help you balance your work life with your home life
- ** Purchased extra leave program** if you want some more time to do the things you love
- **Discounted hire equipment** so you can finally finish that home reno job
- ** Supportive and inclusive team culture** that empowers you to do your best work
- ** Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** for professional and confidential counselling and support
- ** Volunteering opportunities** through the Coates Foundation so you can connect to your community

**Why Coates?**

At Coates, we know that people, organisations and communities thrive when everyone feels valued and included. So, we’re proud to be implementing our second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and working to continually improve gender representation and the development of our future female leaders via our annual LEAP program.

Safety always comes first at Coates. Our safety-driven processes and policies aim to ensure all stakeholders go to work and return home safely to their families and communities.

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