Commercial Manager

Akd; Colac; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD is seeking a Commercial Manager to support the Oberon operations, partnering with site leadership and the Group Financial Controller. You will provide financial and commercial support using existing information systems, based at the Oberon site with potential flexible arrangements for the right candidate.

The role requires a finance professional to contribute commercially beyond traditional accounting, helping drive performance of a large manufacturing operation and sit on the site

Qualifications

• Be a driven self starter who is commercially astute.
• Be tertiary qualified and preferably CA/CPA qualified.
• Relate well to and engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Experience in a processing or manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Able to communicate effectively across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of financial and management reports.
• Budget & Forecast preparation.
• Cashflow forecasting and management.
• Capital expenditure evaluation and justification.
• Leadership of the Site Finance Team.
• Ad-hoc analytical assignments to support decision making.

Skills

Strategic finance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cashflow management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CA/CPA qualified

Job description

AKD is a forestry products company, manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture, that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do’ attitude.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, strategic, self-motivated leader to join our team in the position of Commercial Manager responsible for our Oberon operations.Partnering closely with the Oberon Site Manager, the Site Leadership team and Group Financial Controller, and part of a small on-site finance team, the role will provide financial and commercial support to the Oberon operation using the existing information systems.

This position is based at our Oberon site. Flexible working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for:

• Preparation and presentation of financial and management reports
• Budget & Forecast preparation
• Cashflow forecasting and management
• Capital expenditure evaluation and justification
• Leadership of the Site Finance Team
• Ad-hoc analytical assignments to support strategic and tactical decision making

In order to be considered for this role you will:

• Be a driven self starter, who is commercially astute
• Be suitably tertiary qualified and preferably CA/CPA qualified
• Relate well to, and engage with, a variety of stakeholders.
• Have experience in a processing or manufacturing environment (advantageous)
• Be able to communicate effectively across the entire organisation

The role would suit a finance professional that enjoys using their commercial acumen within a significantly broader scope than your traditional accounting role.This is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on the performance of a large manufacturing operation and be part of the site leadership team.