Commercial Manager

Metcash Limited; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Leave

Career Growth

Parental Leave

Inclusive Culture

Gender pay gap transparency

Mental Health resources

Flexible work

Job summary

Metcash is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Manager to join our Food, Services & Convenience (FS&C) team in Australia. You’ll shape our commercial analytics, reporting, governance and strategic planning agenda across Campbells, Convenience, Tobacco and Superior Food Services.

This role influences senior decisions, drives profitability and helps define the future direction of a diverse, dynamic business, offering flexible work options and a values-led culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in commercial finance, analytics, strategy or business partnering.
• Experience partnering with Operations, Sales and Merchandise teams is highly regarded.
• CA/CPA mandatory with relevant FMCG or supply chain exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive analytics, reporting and insights to improve sales, margins, profitability and productivity.
• Build robust reporting, governance and data integrity controls.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support tenders, renewals and investments.
• Oversee commercial forecasts and performance metrics to enable strategic decisions.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across FS&C, Finance and the business.

Skills

Advanced Excel/Power BI

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytics

Reporting governance

Education

CA/CPA mandatory

Finance or Commerce degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business. When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team
• Thrive your way with flexible work options

About the Opportunity

Turn commercial insights into business impact.

Are you a commercially minded leader who loves connecting the dots between data, strategy and business performance? Do you enjoy turning complex numbers into clear insights that shape decisions and unlock growth?

We’re looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Food, Services & Convenience (FS&C) team. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial analytics, reporting, governance and strategic planning agenda across Campbells, Convenience, Tobacco and Superior Food Services.

This is an opportunity to influence senior decisions, drive profitability and help shape the future direction of a diverse and dynamic business.

In this Role, You Will:

You’ll bring together commercial thinking, analytical expertise and strong stakeholder partnerships to make a real difference. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive commercial performance: Lead analytics, reporting and insights, identifying opportunities to improve sales, margins, profitability and productivity.
• Strengthen reporting and governance: Build a consistent approach to reporting, improve dashboards and tools, and ensure robust commercial controls and data integrity.
• Shape commercial strategy: Develop financial models, business cases and assessments to support tenders, contract renewals, investments and growth opportunities.
• Deliver commercial value: Oversee key commercial forecasts and performance metrics, ensuring effective governance and supporting initiatives that improve financial and operational outcomes.
• Influence and lead: Partner with senior stakeholders across FS&C, Finance and the broader business, supporting strategic initiatives and deputising for the Head of Commercial when required.

You’ll bring:

• 7+ years’ experience in commercial finance, analytics, strategy or business partnering. Previous experience partnering with Operations, Sales and Merchandise team will be highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen, financial modelling and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in reporting, governance, business cases and performance improvement.
• A degree in Finance, Commerce or a related discipline; CA/CPA (mandatory) and Wholesale, Retail, FMCG or Supply Chain experience highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• Extra Leave: 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, 1 volunteer day
• Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
• Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
• Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
• Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
• Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.6 billion in sales (FY26) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125. We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support. We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability - and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

Join us and be part of something bigger!