Strategic Commercial Finance Partner

Quinn Allan; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Clayton base with flexible working

Exposure to senior leadership

Broad commercial scope

Job summary

Quinn Allan's client, a well-established and growing organisation based in Clayton, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to partner with operational and executive leaders, driving profitability and strategic growth.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and robust commercial analysis, supporting pricing, contracts and investment appraisals while ensuring strong governance and risk management. This role offers visibility to senior leadership and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified.
• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Management roles.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Experience supporting operational and commercial decision-making within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Deliver robust financial and commercial analysis to identify opportunities, risks and performance trends.
• Evaluate customer, product and project profitability to support business decisions.
• Develop financial models, business cases and investment appraisals.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide actionable recommendations to improve business outcomes.
• Support commercial negotiations, pricing initiatives and contract reviews.
• Partner with operational and sales teams to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting, systems and processes.
• Prepare reporting and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ensure strong financial governance, controls and risk management practices are maintained.

Skills

CA/CPA

FP&A

Commercial Finance

Financial Modelling

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Job description

Quinn Allan's client, a well-established and growing organisation based in Clayton, seeks an experienced Commercial Manager to partner with operational and executive leaders, driving profitability and strategic growth.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and robust commercial analysis, supporting pricing, contracts and investment appraisals while ensuring strong governance and risk management. This role offers visibility to senior leadership and flexible working arrangements.