At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial performance and strategic decisions for a $500M multisite business.
- Company: Join a top-tier private equity backed company with a strong national presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of $180,000 + super and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Immediate start preferred; work closely with senior leadership and operational teams.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic finance team and drive commercial excellence.
- Qualifications: CA, CPA or equivalent with experience in commercial finance and P&L management.
The predicted salary is between 180000 - 180000 $ per year.
Our client is a leading Australian multisite business with a significant national footprint and a strong reputation within its sector. Backed by a leading global private equity firm, the organisation generates circa $500M in annual revenue and operates across a diverse portfolio of businesses, with a continued focus on growth, operational performance and commercial excellence.
They are looking to strengthen their commercial finance function through the appointment of a Commercial Manager. This is a broad and exciting opportunity, with responsibility for overseeing the financial performance of a significant business division, providing commercial insight and supporting key strategic and operational decisions.
Reporting directly to the Deputy CFO, the position will have significant exposure to senior leadership, partnering closely with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business. The role will combine full P&L responsibility with budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, performance analysis and broader commercial initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high performing finance team within a dynamic, private equity backed environment.
The Challenge
Reporting directly to the Deputy CFO, your responsibilities will include:
- Take ownership of the divisional P&L, providing financial oversight, commercial insight and recommendations to support business performance.
- Partner closely with senior operational and commercial leaders, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision making.
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and financial planning activities across the division.
- Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying key trends, material variances and opportunities to improve profitability.
- Develop financial models and business cases to support commercial initiatives, investment decisions and growth opportunities.
- Provide detailed analysis of revenue, costs, margins and key operational drivers to support business performance.
- Develop and enhance management reporting, financial dashboards and analytical tools to provide greater visibility over commercial performance.
- Support the Deputy CFO on broader commercial projects, strategic initiatives and ongoing process improvement activities.
The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:
- CA, CPA or equivalent qualification, with strong experience across commercial finance, FP&A or finance business partnering.
- Ideally you commenced your career within a Big 4 or leading mid tier accounting firm before transitioning into a commercial finance environment.
- Experience within a private equity backed, multisite or operationally complex business will be highly regarded.
- Strong experience across full P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and commercial analysis.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior operational and commercial stakeholders to influence business performance and decision making.
Commercial Manager in Sydney employer: ThompsonCook
ThompsonCook offers an exceptional work environment for the Strategic Finance Leader, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the dynamic technology-led wagering sector in Australia. Employees benefit from a clear path to career advancement, including potential progression to CFO, alongside a strong emphasis on governance and regulatory compliance that enhances professional growth. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive team atmosphere, ThompsonCook stands out as a rewarding employer for those seeking meaningful contributions in a rapidly evolving industry.
