Commercial Manager

The Company

Our client is an active, entrepreneurial investor in a suite of iconic Australian consumer and manufacturing brands. Unlike a traditional passive firm, they partner deeply with their investees to facilitate growth, transformation, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Commercial Finance Manager on a 6 month contract with the possibility for perm for the right candidate.

Based in Melbourne, the group operates across multiple jurisdictions and complex corporate structures. They offer a fast-paced, professional environment for a finance lead who enjoys a broad, challenging remit and direct access to senior decision-makers.

The Role

This role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and strategic information on the performance and position of the investment portfolio. A key objective of this tenure is to "uplift" and professionalise existing reporting processes while maintaining daily operations.

Key accountabilities:

• Portfolio Analysis: Consolidating and delivering monthly reporting and commercial commentary on underlying investments to the Board and ELT.
• Investment Support: Partnering directly with Investment Leaders on strategic reviews, M&A due diligence, and refinancing projects.
• Budgeting & Planning: Taking primary ownership of the group's annual budgeting process for both the central office and the wider portfolio.
• Commercial Insight: Providing a clear overview of portfolio returns and valuations through formal evaluation processes.
• Process Improvement: Driving continuous improvement across systems and reporting to ensure management and statutory requirements remain aligned.

Your Profile

You are a CA/CPA qualified professional with a background in corporate advisory, transaction services, or senior FP&A within a complex, multi-entity environment. You have the technical "engine" to handle vast amounts of data, but the communication skills to present findings directly to the CFO.

Requirements:

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are essential; experience with NetSuite or Power BI is highly regarded.
• Commercial Acumen: A solid understanding of what drives value within a diversified, high-growth investment portfolio.
• Stakeholder Management: The ability to establish rapport and challenge assumptions with senior business leaders locally and abroad.
• Execution Focus: A hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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