Commercial Finance Manager

Brandt; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Ongoing training

Supportive team culture

EAP

Job summary

Brandt, Ballarat, invites an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to support equipment sales by crafting tailored finance solutions. You will work with sales, customers and finance partners to grow the business while managing risk and delivering strong customer outcomes.

You will analyse financial statements, evaluate credit risk and partner with institutions to optimize financing strategies, contributing to Brandt Finance's growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in equipment or commercial finance, banking or related industry.
• Strong understanding of credit analysis, lending principles and financial statements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with commercial acumen.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate equipment sales by optimizing financing solutions.
• Cultivate relationships with sales teams and external financial institutions.
• Analyze financial statements to provide actionable insights.
• Evaluate credit risk and advise on credit decisions.
• Drive sales targets and market share for Brandt Finance.

Skills

Finance expertise

Communication

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Finance Career?

Our Ballarat Head Office has an opportunity for a Commercial Finance Manager to join our Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting equipment sales, developing finance solutions, and building strong relationships across our business and finance partner network.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary and incentive earning scheme.


• Advancement Opportunities within the Organization


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Supportive team culture and collaborative working environment


• Opportunity to work closely with senior sales and finance leaders


• Thrive in a positive work culture that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role:

As a Commercial Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting equipment sales through the development and delivery of tailored finance solutions. Working closely with sales teams, customers, and finance partners, you will help drive business growth while managing financial risk and delivering exceptional customer outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to utilize your financial acumen to influence strategic decisions and contribute directly to the success of Brandt Finance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate equipment sales by optimizing financing solutions.


• Cultivate relationships with sales teams and external financial institutions.


• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements to provide actionable insights.


• Evaluate credit bureaus and deliver informed recommendations for credit decisions.


• Drive achievement of sales and market share targets to ensure sustained success for Brandt Finance.


• Stay abreast of competitive developments to uphold Brandt Finance’s commitment to superior products.


• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in equipment finance, commercial finance, banking, or a related industry


• Experience structuring finance solutions and assessing commercial risk


• Strong understanding of credit analysis, lending principles, and financial statements


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities


• A customer-focused mindset and commercial approach


• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions

About Us:

Brandt is a world-leading equipment dealer, powered by iconic brands and unrivalled support. With dealerships across Canada, New Zealand and Australia, we are a global team with one shared purpose. It’s our mission to enable our customer’s success by providing practical and reliable equipment solutions and support. Our customers count on Brandt to keep them moving forward, and we meet that challenge with remarkable customer service and industry-leading brand John Deere.

At Brandt, we believe that outstanding people, combined with our committed and passionate culture, is key to our customer's success.