Commercial Manager

About the role

Join a 2026 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work Gold Winner and 2026 Sustainability Champion recognised by the World Steel Association. Play a key role in shaping our performance across our InfraBuild business.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance Manager Manufacturing and based at our Laverton site, you will be a key partner to the Manufacturing Lead Team, providing financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and governance. Your insights will help shape business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and hold teams accountable for performance outcomes.

You’ll also be involved in strategic planning, performance reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives that align financial and operational goals.

What you will be doing:

• Leading the development and execution of strategic financial and operational plans


• Delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis


• Providing challenge and guidance to business units to optimise performance and shareholder value


• Driving rigorous capital investment planning and portfolio review processes


• Maintaining strong governance, financial control, and compliance practices


• Coaching and developing finance team members and promoting cross-functional collaboration


• Supporting integrated value chain and procurement initiatives alongside key business partners


• Monitoring competitor and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and innovation


• Significant finance experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong understanding of production processes and cost drivers;


• Proven experience managing and analyzing GOGS (Goods Sold), inventory valuation, stock movements, and related balance sheet controls;

Key to your success is a strong sense of ownership and personal motivation. You’re driven to achieve meaningful outcomes—not just for yourself, but for your team and the wider business. You believe that people drive performance, and you actively create an environment where others can grow, contribute, and succeed.

You will be rewarded with:

• Competitive salary


• Access to long service leave after 5 years

Primary Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits designed to support you at work and beyond:

• Paid parental leave that goes further - 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks Partner Leave, plus superannuation contributions during unpaid leave (eligibility applies)


• Health cover at discounted rates - Access corporate rates with nib Health Insurance to support you and your family


• Everyday savings - Access a wide range of employee discounts across major brands including retail, travel and lifestyle

What you will bring:

• A degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualifications


• Extensive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role


• Proven commercial acumen, with strengths in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering


• Experience working in complex or capital-intensive environments; manufacturing experience is a bonus


• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative, cross-functional setting


• A strategic mindset with the confidence to influence decisions and drive change at senior levels


• A solid understanding of corporate governance, financial control frameworks, and risk management practices


• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and month-end reporting processes


• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (or SAP HANA) is highly desirable, including reporting, financial analysis, and operational finance support

Why join us?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose - join us on our pursuit of a sustainable future and contribute to our nation’s legacy.


• Work well, live better – experience a safe, supportive and inclusive environment which values you as a whole person and where wellbeing matters.


• Build their own future – grow and drive your own development to grow your skills. Everyday is an opportunity to grow.

About us

InfraBuild manufactures steel using recycled scrap through our electric arc furnace network in Victoria and New South Wales.
Our integrated model, from recycling to rolling, supports consistent quality, supply reliability and the development of lower embodied carbon steel solutions for Australia’s construction industry.

How to apply

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Your diversity helps us create more sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia’s future.

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