Commercial Finance Manager – Technology

At GPC Asia Pacific, movement is in our DNA. We are the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand, powering progress and performance through our people and products. Our automotive parts keep the world moving — and our team shapes the future.

Wherever we're going, we move together.

About The Role
As Commercial Finance Manager – Technology, you will provide critical commercial finance support to the Technology Division of GPC Asia Pacific. You will act as a key business partner, delivering financial insights and analysis that empower the Technology Leadership Team across our combined Automotive and Industrial businesses.

You will lead Technology Division financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and project CAPEX management, playing a pivotal role in driving profitability, efficiency, and cultural change within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Trusted Advisor

• Provide commercial finance business partnering support and advice to the Technology Leadership Team.
• Keep senior management informed of financial changes and potential business impacts to enable proactive decision-making.

Analysis and Insights

• Lead Technology Division's Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and reporting activities, including rolling forecasts and budgeting.
• Monitor Project Capital spend and work with Group Accounting to refine Capex reporting and project accounting processes.
• Prepare financials for business cases, conduct post-implementation reviews and track business case benefits.

Team & Capability

• Promote GPC Asia Pacific's values and foster a work environment that embraces diversity, trust, and respect.
• Collaborate closely with the GM Finance – FP&A to ensure effective business partnering.

Governance

• Maintain accurate financial records reflecting business performance.
• Support internal, statutory, SOX, and compliance audits and address findings in a timely manner.
• Enhance systems of corporate governance, including financial reporting and controls.

Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S)

• Champion safety practices ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and company policies.
• Participate actively in OHS discussions, workplace visits, and audits.

Other Expectations

• Adhere to all GPC Asia Pacific policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by your manager.

What We're Looking For

• Strong business, finance, and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear insights.
• Forward-thinking with excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to balance multiple stakeholder interests to find optimal solutions.
• Proven management and operational capabilities with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Key Relationships

• Chief Information and Digital Officer
• GPC Technology Leadership Team
• Shared Services Finance Team
• Wider Auto and Industrial Commercial Finance Team
• IT Team Members

Ready to move your career forward?
Join GPC Asia Pacific and be part of a team dedicated to progress, innovation, and performance. Together, we keep the world moving.

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