Commercial Finance Manager

Job Description

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This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to operate at the intersection of finance, compliance and operational performance. We're partnering exclusively with a purpose-driven national organisation in the government-funded services sector to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager.

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You’ll lead two critical functions: a high-volume, compliance-focused operations team that reviews and processes claims against government funding contracts, and a finance control and analysis team. This is a genuine operational leadership position with direct revenue and compliance accountability.

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If you come from a Big 4 or mid-tier background, have moved into industry, and want to lead a team through process improvement and compliance uplift in a mission-driven environment - this is worth a conversation.

Why this role is worth considering\n

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• $160,000 + superannuation
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• CBD location - flexible working - genuine WFH options
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• Two direct reports (managers), each leading their own wider teams
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• Real scope to drive efficiency and process improvement across a national function
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• Purpose-driven organisation where your contribution genuinely matters
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About the role\n

Reporting to a senior finance executive, you will be responsible for:

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• Leading a national operations function, driving commercial outcomes
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• Driving month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and business performance analysis
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• Maximising revenue opportunities across multiple funding streams
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• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to lift efficiency, reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness
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• Providing commercial insights and financial guidance to senior leaders across the organisation
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• Building financial capability and commercial acumen across operational leadership teams
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What they're looking for\n

The ideal candidate is technically strong, understands compliance and audit environments, can operate with a commercial lens and has the people leadership skills to develop managers and drive culture.

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• CA or CPA qualified
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• Significant experience in financial management, forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis
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• Audit or compliance background - you understand what being audited means and how to build audit-ready processes
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• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and SLAs
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• Experience leading leaders and developing large, high-performing teams
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• Track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence
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