Commercial Manager

21 hours ago


Laverton, Victoria, Australia Metcash Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Built upon a foundation of old-school values since opening for business in 1958,
Hardings Hardware
is the leading choice for residential builders. Our commitment to stocking the best brands is renowned throughout the industry and matched by a commitment to providing exemplary customer service.

Hardings Hardwar
e service and deliver from its network of eight locations in Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia with an extensive range of cooking appliances, hot water, heating, bathroom and laundry fittings, door furniture and building materials. Hardings Hardware is part of the Total Tools Hardware Group and is a wholly owned entity of Metcash Limited.

We're on the lookout for a commercially savvy, financially sharp leader to step into the role of Commercial Manager within our Hardware Group Own Network. This is a high-impact position where you'll be the trusted advisor to the Group GM and leadership team, delivering insights, driving profitability, and guiding strategic decision-making across our retail and trade business.

If you're passionate about blending financial strategy with operational execution – and want to play a pivotal role in helping stores thrive – this could be your next move.

About The Opportunity
Partnering & Planning

  • Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
  • Build scenarios and identify opportunities to meet budget objectives.

Forecasting & Budgeting

  • Lead the forecasting and budgeting process with a strong focus on accuracy and insight.
  • Track financial performance and drive data-led decision making through clear analysis.

Performance & Month-End Insights

  • Deliver insightful variance analysis, commentary, and performance tracking.
  • Own monthly reporting packs and work cross-functionally to drive improvements.

Inventory & Operations Support

  • Champion inventory optimisation and support compliance with stocktake processes.
  • Partner with store operations to ensure commercial strategies translate into front-line success.

Property & CAPEX

  • Oversee lease schedules, capex modelling, and support key investment decisions with robust financial analysis.

Risk, Compliance & Audit

  • Identify key risks, ensure compliance, and help maintain audit readiness across commercial functions.

You're Likely a Match

  • CA or CPA qualified with strong commercial instincts and operational awareness
  • Experience in a fast-paced retail or trade environment
  • Advanced financial literacy, strong modelling skills and the ability to distill complex insights
  • Confident communicator – able to engage, influence and partner across all levels
  • Proficiency in Excel, BI tools, and retail systems (ERP, POS)

What will set you apart?
You're a commercially curious problem-solver with a bias for action and a collaborative mindset. You bring a strong sense of ownership, always thinking a step ahead and focused on delivering results that matter.

What's On Offer
We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us
Join us and be part of something bigger
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support.

We're committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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