Senior Commercial Manager

Allens Corporate Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Health and wellbeing

Flexible working

Parental leave policy

Recognition programs

Job summary

Allens is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead firm-wide strategic initiatives and work with senior stakeholders to improve financial performance across priority practice groups. The role supports practice leaders with commercial insight, develops business cases for investments, and guides cross-functional teams to drive value.

A proactive, mentoring leadership style is essential. You will operate within a hybrid structure, collaborating across Corporate Services to deliver innovative

Qualifications

• Deep commercial finance, FP&A or similar analytical experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate financial/market insights into advice.
• Experience leading strategic projects with solid PM skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on complex firm-wide strategic projects.
• Work with senior stakeholders to enhance financial performance of priority groups.
• Develop commercial solutions to drive client experience and financial outcomes.
• Act as trusted adviser to Practice Group Leaders and Partners.
• Develop business cases for future investments.
• Use data and commercial insight to improve decision making.
• Lead, mentor and coach team members across the firm.

Skills

Commercial finance

FP&A experience

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Career development

CA/CPA desirable

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our Commercial Management team, working closely with practice group leaders, partners and senior stakeholders across the firm. The team plays an important role in driving profitable growth, bringing commercial insight, financial discipline and a deep understanding of the firm, industry and market to support strategic decision-making.

As a Senior Commercial Manager, you will:

• Provide leadership on complex, firm-wide strategic projects, working cross-functionally and applying technical expertise to inform decision-making and implementation.
• Work with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance the financial performance and commercial viability of priority practice groups.
• Use your knowledge of the firm, industry and market to develop innovative commercial solutions, strengthen collaboration across Corporate Services and support practice group leaders to drive behavioural change that improves client experience and financial outcomes.
• Act as a trusted adviser to Practice Group Leaders and Partners, providing commercial and financial insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Work with senior leaders to develop business cases for future investments.
• Use data, technology and commercial insight to improve the quality, speed and impact of decision making.
• Lead, mentor and coach team members to build capability and deliver strong outcomes across the firm.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you.

About you

You will have:

• Deep commercial finance, FP&A or other analytical experience (transaction services, restructuring etc.), ideally gained in a professional services, legal, consulting or other complex stakeholder environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the confidence to translate financial and market insight into practical advice for senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading or contributing to strategic projects, with strong project management skills and the ability to bring structure, clarity and momentum to complex initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with partners, practice leaders and Corporate Services teams.
• A track record of leading, coaching or developing others, with the ability to build capability through both direct and indirect leadership.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a desire to learn, grow, collaborate and mentor others.
• CA/CPA or equivalent is desirable.

Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens.

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at [e-mail]. The right role for you might be just around the corner! At Allens, we've been building legal careers for 200 years; longer than any other firm in Australia. The impact of our people extends to almost every sphere of business, government, the judiciary and the wider legal profession. We continue to provide opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds to build outstanding careers and shape the world around them. Through our alliance with Linklaters, we work in a global network of 40 offices in 25 countries. Our size and global reach provide exceptional opportunities for career development, including both on-the-job learning and formal training and development opportunities. Our commitment to high performance is balanced with a focus on wellbeing, with a culture that's inclusive, supportive and collaborative. We prioritise connection and value the unique contribution of everyone at the firm. We're proud to hold some of the world's longest ongoing client relationships, stretching back more than 180 years.