Job Description
Some finance roles are about reporting the numbers. This one is about influencing what happens next.
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An chance has arisen for an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to join the leadership group of a large national FMCG/Retail organisation. This is a visible role for someone who enjoys challenging assumptions, shaping commercial decisions and partnering with stakeholders who expect finance to add value, not simply provide commentary.
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You'll operate at the intersection of finance and commercial operations, helping leaders understand where value is being created, where margin is being lost and where investment should be directed.
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You'll be heavily involved in:
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Evaluating commercial opportunities and investment decisions.
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Building financial models that support strategic business choices.
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Identifying profitability improvement opportunities across large product portfolios.
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Analysing performance trends and translating data into commercial recommendations.
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Supporting planning cycles, forecasting activities and business reviews.
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Improving reporting, processes and decision-support tools.
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Acting as a trusted adviser to senior non-finance stakeholders.
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About You
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CA/CPA qualification or equivalent
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Strong commercial finance, business partnering or FP&A; experience in FMCG, retail or consumer goods
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Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex information into clear recommendations
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Advanced modelling, analytical capability and data analysis (Power BI, financial systems or equivalent)
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Demonstrated experience in margin improvement initiatives and performance analysis
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Exposure to category, merchandising, or supplier-facing environments
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Track record leading reporting or process improvement projects
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What's On Offer
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A genuine seat at the commercial table — finance recommendations here directly influence pricing, promotional strategy and category decisions
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Access to robust systems and processes (strong data infrastructure and fast reporting capability) that enable real-time commercial support
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Work within a well-established category with stability and growth opportunity
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Clear visibility into broader commercial operations and the ability to build deeper commercial acumen
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A role that combines analytical depth with genuine stakeholder engagement — not data reporting for its own sake
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📌 Commercial Finance Manager (New South Wales)
🏢 DMC Recruitment
📍 New South Wales