Defence Commercial Manager - Contracts & Finance (Sydney)

Quality People; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality People is urgently seeking a Commercial Manager in Sydney for a 2 months+ contract to lead commercial and financial activities within a complex sustainment environment. The role focuses on contract management, supplier engagement and governance, including ERP-driven financial control and reporting.

Ideal candidates will bring robust commercial and financial leadership, experience with ERP systems in a Defence context, and the ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes across contracts

Qualifications

• Specialist commercial and financial advisory across projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist commercial and financial advice to stakeholders and project teams.
• Utilise ERP systems to manage commitments, expenditure, purchase orders, and financial transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Manage supplier invoicing, including validation, payment assurance, and compliance.
• Develop commercial documentation, including business cases, strategies, and tender materials.
• Undertake commercial governance, assurance, and contract performance management.
• Deliver aircraft certification activities, including configuration and software changes, working closely with Defence and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial and financial advice

ERP systems proficiency

Budgeting and forecasting

Contract governance

Supplier engagement

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Quality People is urgently seeking a Commercial Manager in Sydney for a 2 months+ contract to lead commercial and financial activities within a complex sustainment environment. The role focuses on contract management, supplier engagement and governance, including ERP-driven financial control and reporting.

Ideal candidates will bring robust commercial and financial leadership, experience with ERP systems in a Defence context, and the ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes across contracts