Commercial Finance Manager

Company description:

The Metcash story began from the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927. And for almost 100 years since then, we've been backing independents and strengthening the communities we operate in.

Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) is Australia and New Zealand's leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in the food, liquor, hardware, and tools industries, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We provide our network with marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and systems support

Job description:

Total Tools are looking for a Commercial Finance Manager to help turn bold strategy into sustainable success — across our Total Tools network based in Port Melbourne. This isn't just another finance role; it's your opportunity to shape the performance of high-impact retail operations and bring meaningful change to the communities we serve.

In this Role:

As our Commercial Finance Manager - Total Tools, you'll be a trusted commercial partner to both corporate and joint venture stores, offering financial insight, strategic foresight, and commercial acumen that drives real outcomes.

From building budgets and forecasting store performance, to helping optimize inventory and identifying growth opportunities — you'll be at the financial core of a high-growth, purpose-driven business.

You're Likely a Match If:

• Deliver actionable insights that boost profitability and growth across the network
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Monitor store performance, flag risks, and drive mitigation strategies
• Support JV and corporate stores with financial advice, reporting and business case development
• Partner closely with Commercial and Retail leaders to enable high-impact decision making
• Continuously improve reporting, financial systems, and planning processes
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and regulations
• Help shape the commercial finance strategy to align with broader business goals

What You'll Bring

• A strategic, commercially minded finance background (ideally CA/CPA qualified)
• Advanced financial analysis skills, with the ability to translate numbers into narratives
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, including influencing senior leaders
• Solid experience in forecasting, reporting, and working capital management
• A flair for turning complexity into clarity — and driving continuous improvement
• Retail, FMCG or multi-site experience is highly desirable

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you're a commercially savvy finance leader with a passion for strategy, performance and purpose — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us keep building stronger communities, one store at a time.

Life at Metcash

Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace

 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first 6 months.

Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion". .

A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA

Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member benefits program.

Joining the Total Tools Family

At Total Tools & Hardware Group, we're more than just a group of hardware and tool retailers — we're a national network helping build stronger communities. Backed by trusted brands like Mitre 10, Total Tools, and Home Timber & Hardware, TTHG supports independently owned, joint venture, franchisees and company-owned stores across Australia. With a strong focus on local ownership and expert advice, we give tradies, builders, and DIYers the edge they need to tackle any job — big or small. Whether it's trade-quality tools from Total Tools or reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH, TTHG is the powerhouse behind the stores that keep Australia building.