Finance Manager - Fuel

Viva Energy Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia is seeking a Finance Manager – Fuel to partner with senior Retail leaders and shape the commercial and financial performance of our Retail Fuels business.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, delivering forward-looking insights and practical financial advice to support strategic decisions. This role reports to the General Manager – Retail Finance and works across Finance and the broader business.

Qualifications

• Strong budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Proven experience in partnering with senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget, monthly forecasting and month-end reporting for Fuel business.
• Deliver clear financial reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking insights.
• Analyse key drivers: volume, margin, pricing, inventory and working capital.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Finance partnering

Financial modelling

Excel

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

About Viva Energy

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

Job Description

This is a high-impact Finance leadership opportunity partnering closely with senior Retail leaders to help shape the commercial and financial performance of the Retail Fuel business.

Reporting to the General Manager – Retail Finance, the Finance Manager – Fuel will act as a trusted Finance partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and GM – Retail Fuels, providing forward-looking insights, constructive challenge and clear financial advice to support effective decision-making.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, management reporting and scenario analysis, while supporting key strategic priorities and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and processes. Working across Finance and the broader business, you will turn complex financial and operational information into practical insights that help leaders make confident, commercially sound decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasting and month-end performance reporting for the Fuel business.
• Deliver clear financial reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking insights on performance, risks and opportunities.
• Analyse key commercial drivers including volume, margin, pricing, inventory and working capital to support business decisions.
• Partner with senior Retail and Finance leaders on strategic planning, scenario modelling and commercial opportunities.
• Lead financial evaluation of business cases, capital proposals and strategic initiatives, including investment returns and risks.
• Drive improvements to financial reporting, processes, controls and overall decision support.
• Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop four direct reports while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Finance team.
• Support broader Fuel and Group strategic priorities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience.
• Proven capability across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial control.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear commercial insights.
• Confidence influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning, reporting and data visualisation systems.
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, with CA/CPA highly regarded.

Additional Information

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

You must hold full Australian working rights to be considered for this role. Unfortunately, Viva Energy is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have unrestricted rights to work in Australia.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Applications Close 10th November 2026

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