Senior Commercial Manager

Derwent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining services firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of its flagship asset in Western Australia. This full-time role involves driving financial performance, providing commercial insights, and steering strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong finance or commercial background, ideally in the mining sector, with a focus on budget management and contract oversight. This position offers high visibility and the chance to make impactful changes within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong finance or commercial background, preferably within the mining sector.
• Proven experience supporting operational teams.
• Excellence in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and financial oversight for site operations.
• Drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Partner with operational leaders to challenge assumptions.
• Develop and refine commercial models, business cases and financial frameworks
• Streamline processes, enhance reporting and drive continuous improvement
• Support strategic planning and broader corporate projects as required

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Commercial evaluation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Our client is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead and shape the commercial performance of its flagship asset. This newly created role offers a rare opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative team and influence one of the organisation’s most critical operations. The company is renowned for delivering complex projects successfully and consistently achieving strong results. Its people are talented, highly engaged, and genuinely passionate about working together to overcome challenges and achieve ambitious goals.

Reporting to the CFO, the Commercial Manager will drive financial performance, provide commercial insight, and support strategic decision‑making, ensuring alignment between operational delivery and business objectives. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role within a respected company, offering the chance to make a tangible difference alongside exceptional colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and financial oversight for site operations, enabling informed strategic decision‑making
• Drive improvements in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, contract management, and performance reporting
• Partner with operational leaders to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and strengthen commercial discipline
• Develop and refine commercial models, business cases, and financial frameworks
• Streamline processes, enhance reporting, and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to strategic planning and assist with broader corporate projects as required

The ideal candidate will bring a strong finance or commercial background, preferably within the mining sector, with proven experience supporting operational teams. They translate financial insights into practical, commercially focused actions and demonstrate excellence in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial evaluation. Recognised for their attention to detail, proactive approach, and commitment to continuous improvement, they communicate effectively and build strong, collaborative relationships across all levels.

The company is commodity‑experience agnostic – candidates from all mining commodities are encouraged to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to build, shape, and influence from the ground up. The role offers high visibility with both operational teams and Perth‑based leadership, along with the scope to implement improvements that support long‑term value creation.

For specific enquiries, please contact Andrew Clements at [e-mail] or reference job number 33780.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Mining