Strategic Commercial Leader, Retail Brands

Accent Group Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Accent Group Limited, one of Australia’s largest retail groups, is seeking a Head of Commercial - Retail Brands to join the Cremorne Support Office in Melbourne. You will partner with the Executive General Manager to drive divisional strategy, profitability and financial performance across Retail, Wholesale and Digital.

As a senior finance leader, you will own P&L assumptions, lead budgeting and forecasting, and deliver strategic financial insights to influence board decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A or similar senior commercial role.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear commercial insights.
• Strong commercial acumen with influence on strategic decisions and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive General Manager to drive divisional strategy and profitability across Retail, Wholesale and Digital.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting with robust financial models.
• Own divisional P&L assumptions, forecasts and key drivers.
• Oversee store labour budgets, wage planning and monthly sales targets across 500+ stores.
• Drive weekly trade performance reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Provide commercial guidance on openings, closures, refurbishments and network optimisation.
• Optimise inventory and manage risk with leadership across Retail, Merchandise and Wholesale.
• Evaluate marketing investment and distribution costs to drive growth.
• Lead commercial discussions with global brand partners and present to executives and the Board.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

P&L management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

CA or CPA qualifications

Job description

Accent Group Limited, one of Australia’s largest retail groups, is seeking a Head of Commercial - Retail Brands to join the Cremorne Support Office in Melbourne. You will partner with the Executive General Manager to drive divisional strategy, profitability and financial performance across Retail, Wholesale and Digital.

As a senior finance leader, you will own P&L assumptions, lead budgeting and forecasting, and deliver strategic financial insights to influence board decisions.