Commercial Manager

Are you ready to lead with impact in a dynamic, family-owned business that's been serving Central Victoria since 1970?

• Permanent, Full-time Role, On-site
• Competitive Salary + Super
• Challenging and rewarding leadership role in a family owned and operated business
• Location: Bendigo, VIC (Candidates willing to relocate from within VIC, Australia will be supported with relocation expenses).

About Us

ASQ is a locally owned, family-operated business, servicing Central Victoria since 1970. ASQ has five divisions: ASQ Allstone Quarries, ASQ Premix Concrete, ASQ Garden & Landscape, ASQ Assets and ASQ Corporate Services. This diversity enables ASQ to provide products, expertise and solutions for a wide range of domestic, commercial and industrial projects, both locally and throughout Victoria, and requires a varied range of skilled, capable employees, committed to ensuring the high standard of service ASQ provides to local communities.

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join the team as we grow, owning and driving finance across the group.

About the Role

The Commercial Manager will be a strategic leader providing financial expertise and oversight for the organisation, encompassing all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting operations, cash flow management, risk management, and strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth objectives. Reporting into the Managing Director this role will act as a strategic partner to the Managing Director, supporting and providing financial leadership as the business grows.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic financial management and leadership, owning and driving the financial elements of the organisation
• Overseeing all accounting & financial operations, including reporting & compliance
• Developing, implementing and reviewing financial policies and procedures to promote best practice and ensure compliance with legislation
• Identifying and assessing financial risks (e.g., market risk, credit risk, operational risk) and developing strategies to mitigate them
• Collaborating effectively with sales, marketing, operations, product development, and finance teams to ensure commercial strategies are integrated and effectively executed
• Leading mentoring, and developing the team across accounting & finance, business process and contract & trade sales (team of 8)

About You

Outside of your financial & commercial expertise, key will be:

• A bachelor's degree in business, Commerce, Economics, or a related field
• CPA / CA qualifications are essential
• 8-10 years' experience in finance and management
• Experience of managing in a multi brand environment, across multiple business units
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work onsite & travel to company sites as needed
• Knowledge of NetSuite would be extremely beneficial

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply now

Why work for ASQ?

ASQ is a proud employer of over 100 staff working across seven sites within our organisation. Being a locally owned, family operated business we aim to foster a family friendly workplace and are committed to the health and wellbeing of our staff and working environment.

• Develop your career within a growing company
• Work for a company which offers opportunities for growth
• Workplace Flexibility
• Inclusive environment
• Staff discount on products at our retail stores

All positions are subject to the completion of medicals, including drug and alcohol screening. Only successful candidates will be contacted.