Job Description

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded finance qualified 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.

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Why this role is worth considering

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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

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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

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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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📌 Commercial Finance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Atlas Partners
📍 Victoria