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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager | $160,000 – $170,000 package

Job title : Management Accounting & BudgetingLocation : Melbourne

  • Broad commercial role | FP&A and business partnering
  • Growing business | SE suburbs office
  • $160,000 – $170,000 package range + bonus

The Opportunity

Our client is a proudly Australian, privately owned organisation with a strong national footprint and a clear strategy for continued growth. With revenues exceeding $300m, they have built a reputation for being people-first, values-driven, and performance-focused.
  
This newly created Commercial Finance Manager role has been designed to lead the group’s FP&A function and provide business partnering with executives across the business. You’ll report to a manager who has succeeded in the role, so will receive support and guidance, as well as the opportunity to drive further improvements in commercial reporting across the company.

The Challenge


Key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the group’s budgeting and forecasting processes, including P&L and 3-way cash flow modelling using Workday
  • Preparing board-level reporting packs to clearly articulate the drivers behind historical and forecast performance.
  • Providing commercial insights and analysis to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Building relationships with state and division managers to support business partnering and performance improvement.
  • Supporting procurement strategies, cost benchmarking and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
  • Playing a key role in business acquisitions, including due diligence and commercial evaluation
  • Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting, and analytics.

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • CA / CPA/ CFA, you are likely Big 4 / Mid-tier trained with relevant experience and looking for your next move  
  • This role is also open to 1st movers from chartered firms, ideally experienced Manager level
  • Experience in TS, Deals or Corporate Finance would be great to see, as you’ll need strong analytical, financial modelling and Excel capabilities
  • Clear and confident communication style with experience working with senior stakeholders
  • High attention to detail, with a proactive and hands-on approach
  • Ideally, you have some experience with transport/logistics, or have worked on clients with a complex supply chain

The Next Step 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Sophie Wood for a confidential discussion on 0491 237 829.
Or alternatively please apply per the link.

About ThompsonCook
  
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
 
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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270