Senior Commercial Finance Manager

The Company Our large client, a universally recognised Australian brand, boasts a commendable reputation for supporting Australians when they need it most. They foster an exceptional work environment characterised by teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity. A recent internal promotion has created an opportunity to join them at a Senior Commercial Finance Manager level. The Role Reporting into an accomplished Director of Finance and working closely with the Divisional CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer, this role is tasked with providing business partnership, as well as handling Budgeting, Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis for Australia, offering insights for the next 3 to 5 years. It will offer guidance and enhance the operations and commercial teams' efforts in propelling the business ahead, all while sustaining a robust connection with the central finance department. This role offers independence and significant control. You will oversee your personal improvement initiatives, innovate new procedures, and guide and nurture the team members around you. Leading a team of 5, with further potential for expansion in the near future. This position holds great importance, offering potential for career progression and unmatched exposure. Duties include, but are not limited to: - Business partnering with key stakeholders to drive financial strategy and growth - Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across the division - Providing insightful analysis and reporting to support decision-making and performance tracking - Identifying and implementing cost-saving and efficiency improvement initiatives - Managing and mentoring the commercial finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement - Overseeing the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports - Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies - Collaborating with other departments to support financial aspects of business projects and initiatives - Driving the development and refinement of financial models and tools for better forecasting accuracy - Negotiating contracts and agreements from a financial perspective - Analysing market trends and competitors to identify business opportunities and risks - Supporting the executive team with in-depth financial analysis and strategic advice - Streamlining financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy - Participating in strategic planning sessions to align financial goals with business objectives Your Profile The perfect candidate will have a track record of high achievement and possess a Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. Standing out for this role requires experience in a dynamic, service-oriented business, proficiency in advanced Excel, and modelling experience, but more importantly evidence of being a strategic business partner over the prior 5-10 years. Leadership experience of an experienced team is critical, the perfect candidate will be on the upper end of experience for this role, close to their own promotion to an even larger role in the near-mid-term. The Benefits This is an opportunity to join an iconic Australian business, that will continue to grow significantly over the next decade in multiple areas, via acquisition and organically. Our client offers a permanent role with strong potential for career progression and exposure to multiple areas of the business in the future. The Culture Available is a forward-thinking workspace within a contemporary office situated near public transport in Sydney's CBD. This includes training, team, and social events, alongside a competitive salary package. The company embraces an open-door policy, and in this role, you will frequently collaborate with a variety of stakeholders. How to Apply The best way to apply is by emailing Will Cannaby directly with your CV to will.cannaby@roberthalf.com.au Alternatively, press the 'Apply' button below and attach your CV, or call Will directly in the Sydney office. Cover letters are not necessary for this application. Due to the anticipated high number of applicants, we aim to respond to suitable candidates within 5 working days. This business will not sponsor, therefore permanent residents and citizens need only apply. By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.