Head of Commercial Finance

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

**Join the Team**

We are seeking an energetic and engaging Head of Commercial Finance to elevate business performance across both our iconic brands. Together, Kmart and Target form a dynamic retail powerhouse, committed to delivering exceptional value and innovative shopping experiences to millions of customers.

As the Head of Commercial Finance, your leadership will be crucial in shaping and executing strategies across International and Domestic Supply Chain, Online Fulfillment, Technology, and Financial Reporting Visualisation. You will leverage your deep financial acumen to drive performance improvements, strategic planning, and operational excellence. Leading a team of approximately fifteen, including five direct reports, you will be highly visible with the Executive Leadership Team and will work closely with General Managers and key stakeholders across multiple functional areas to support business performance and effective strategy implementation.

Applications for the role close on 19 August 2024.

**What you’ll be doing**:
As a Head of Commercial Finance working for Kmart and Target, you will:

- Partner with the business to enhance performance across key functional areas, prioritising efforts on areas that can deliver the greatest value and uplifting areas of underperformance.
- Conduct financial analysis of investment options and evaluate proposals to identify key assumptions and sensitivities, including preparation of business cases for Board submission.
- Support key projects, track initiatives, and conduct Post Implementation Reviews (PIRs).
- Identify new opportunities through strategic initiatives to enhance performance and manage the governance process for investment approvals.
- Develop performance reporting for different business audiences and define critical KPIs to support strategy.
- Mentor and develop your team, inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Provide thought leadership, anticipating future business needs, and act as a change agent in driving initiatives.

**To Be Successful in This Role You Will Have**
- A tertiary qualification in business, finance, accounting, or equivalent. Preferred qualifications include an MBA, CPA/CA, or project management discipline.
- At least 4 years of experience in a ‘Head of’ position, having led successful leaders.
- Experience operating in a large-scale corporate environment is essential, with deep retail experience, ideally in areas of supply chain and technology.
- Excellent leadership qualities, with a proven track record of building engaging teams and coaching them for high performance.
- Experience in investment decision-making and project/program management.
- Strong commercial acumen and a solid understanding of financial statements.
- Proven ability to implement business change successfully and maintain strong governance with a pragmatic approach.
- The capability to challenge the status quo engagingly and influence all organizational levels.
- Advanced analytical skills and the ability to manage and resolve complex issues.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target and Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking
- We offer inclusive parental leave and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- Access to learning and development opportunities within Kmart and Target and great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
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