Commercial Business Partner

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry-leading HSE performance.  We are Australia's largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

The Opportunity

Based in Darwin, NT, on a permanent part-time contract (equivalent to 3 days per week), the Commercial Business Partner (CBP) is responsible for providing commercial support to the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) CFM and Regional Management teams, assisting the SBU in achieving Group revenue and profit expectations. The CBP is responsible for providing timely and accurate reporting to Regional Management as well as decision support and commercial insight, including executing planning, budgeting/forecasting and analysis.

• Provide timely and accurate guidance to the General Accounting team to ensure month-end activities relating to their respective Regions are reflected in the reported results
• Partner with primary regional teams to prepare regional plans and budgets in alignment with management guidelines and timetables, incorporating appropriate challenge and analysis
• Partner with the CFM and RM&A to improve price yield across the Strategic Business Unit
• Analyse trends and variances, including rate and volume analysis, to support the delivery of top-line growth, along with the preparation of pricing models as required
• Analyse and review cost analysis covering allocation, cost benefit, volume, profit, client profitability and life cycle analysis to improve the quality of earnings

About You

Our ideal candidate will be a high-energy individual with an inquisitive, rigorous mindset with proven financial and commercial experience in a complex, diverse, multi-site business.

The role has flexibility relating to the hours worked. You may want to work 3 days a week, or you might want to work reduced hours every day to deal with the school run. You decide what works best for you.

Key responsibilities include.

• Experience in the development and monitoring of budgets in a complex business, as well as business partnering skills to influence P/L performance
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in a concise, non-technical manner
• Ability to implement and maintain appropriate internal/financial controls to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting of a business
• CA or CPA qualified
• Financial knowledge around consolidation of results, financial and management accounting, audit, taxation and corporate financing
• Working knowledge of business systems and processes to optimise and simplify business processes utilising technology

Why join Cleanaway?

• Attractive salary package
• Career development opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Great company benefits: Annual employee share plan offer, novated leasing, optional flu vaccinations, EAP access, discounts on private health insurance, company discounts + much more 

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status. 

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit and let's make a positive impact together.

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