Finance And Commercial Manager

Kerribilli Associates; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerribilli Associates is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead the financial, commercial and day-to-day management of a $30 million business in Adelaide.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and acting as deputy, you will drive financial discipline across operations, contracts, people and performance while supporting international expansion and growth plans.

Qualifications

• CPA or CA qualification required with senior financial leadership experience.
• Experience in civil construction, manufacturing or engineering operations.
• Strong operational and commercial capability with ability to lead and advise the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and reporting.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Manage cash flow and working capital.
• Perform commercial analysis and contract administration.
• Handle claims management and project cash controls.
• Support business performance and operations with leadership.
• Partner with General Manager and functional leaders.

Skills

Financial mgmt

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Commercial analysis

People management

Leadership

Contract administration

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Job description

Company Description

Kerribilli Associates is a specialist advisory firm focused on enterprise and private office clients undergoing transformation and growth. We work across sectors such as government, water, utilities, aviation, manufacturing, and heavy engineering, supporting complex operational and strategic change. Kerribilli Associates partners closely with C-suite leaders to drive restructuring, performance improvement, and sustainable growth. Team members collaborate on high-impact projects that shape long-term business value and resilience for clients.

Role Description

My client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong operational and commercial capability to take a senior leadership role within an established $30 million business.

Reporting directly to the General Manager and effectively operating as deputy to the GM, this person will join the leadership team as a trusted advisor and take a leading role in the financial, commercial and day-to-day management of the business.

This is not a traditional accounting role

The successful candidate will bring sound financial discipline together with the confidence and practical capability to work across operations, contracts, people and business performance. They will help take the reins of the existing Australian operation, allowing the directors and senior leadership team to increasingly focus on international expansion and growth.

We are looking for someone who is outgoing, commercially astute and comfortable operating across the business. They will demonstrate a practical, can-do approach, calm and visible leadership, sound judgement and the ability to manage people, deadlines and competing priorities.

Key responsibilities will include financial management and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow and working capital management, commercial analysis, contract administration, claims management, business performance and operational support. The role will work closely with the General Manager and functional leaders to improve accountability, systems, processes and overall business performance.

The successful candidate will be CPA or CA qualified and will have demonstrated experience in a civil construction, manufacturing, engineering or similar operational environment. Practical experience in contract administration and the preparation, assessment and management of commercial claims is essential.

This position will suit a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or Financial Controller who is ready to step into a broader business leadership role and become a genuine second-in-command to the General Manager.