Hybrid: Strategic IT Commercial Lead — Vendor & Forecasting

Online Education Services; Cremorne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement in Cremorne

Professional development

Health and wellbeing activities

Paid parental leave

Purchased leave

Study assistance

Job summary

Online Education Services in Cremorne, TAS, is seeking an IT Commercial Lead to manage vendor spend, contracts, forecasts and commercial governance across the Technology function. Reporting to the Group Executive, Technology, you’ll combine strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for detail to ensure financial and operational processes run smoothly and effectively.

You’ll work closely with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure invoices are accurate, contracts are proactively managed,

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Commercial Analyst, IT Finance, Vendor Management, Contract Administration or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the IT contract register and ensure renewals and obligations are tracked.
• Oversee vendor spend across software, cloud services, subscriptions and professional services.
• Review invoices and payment data for accuracy and alignment with contracts.
• Prepare and maintain monthly operating expenditure forecasts and support annual budgets.
• Analyze commercial and financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure strong commercial governance.
• Manage vendor payment processes and monthly reconciliations.
• Produce reporting to enable informed business decisions.
• Support contract negotiations and vendor management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across commercial, forecasting and reporting processes.

Skills

Commercial analysis

Vendor management

Contract administration

Forecasting

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Online Education Services in Cremorne, TAS, is seeking an IT Commercial Lead to manage vendor spend, contracts, forecasts and commercial governance across the Technology function. Reporting to the Group Executive, Technology, you’ll combine strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for detail to ensure financial and operational processes run smoothly and effectively.

You’ll work closely with Finance and Technology leaders to ensure invoices are accurate, contracts are proactively managed,