Harvest Talent Recruitment & People Solutions – Geelong VIC
Lead commercial, compliance and corporate services activity
Drive process, systems and performance improvement
Senior leadership opportunity based in Geelong
Lead commercial, compliance and corporate services activity
Drive process, systems and performance improvement
Senior leadership opportunity based in Geelong
About the Company
Our client is an established, privately owned business supplying quality products and services to commercial and consumer markets.
With a strong regional presence and an experienced workforce, the organisation is entering an significant period of business transformation. Investment in improved systems, technology and contemporary work practices is creating greater efficiency, stronger business insights and an increased focus on continuous improvement.
The business is now seeking a highly commercial Business Manager to lead and coordinate its corporate services functions.
About the Role
Reporting to the Directors, the Business Manager will provide commercial insight and oversee the effective delivery of finance and administration, people and payroll, technology, workplace safety and facilities services.
Leading a close-knit business support team, you will interpret financial and management information, identify business trends and provide practical advice to support performance, productivity and profitability.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing clear reporting and commercial insights to leadership
Monitoring budgets, financial performance and business trends
Leading and developing the administration function
Coordinating corporate services and external service providersReviewing commercial agreements and supplier arrangements
Maintaining appropriate governance, compliance and controls
Improving systems,



processes and business reporting
Supporting technology-enabled business transformation
Contributing to business projects and strategic initiatives
About You
You may currently be working as a Business Manager, Finance Manager, Corporate Services Manager or in a similarly broad commercial leadership role.
Commercially astute and highly numerate, you will bring experience across several corporate functions. These may include finance, administration, people and culture, payroll, workplace safety, technology, procurement, compliance or facilities.
Finance, accounting or business qualifications are essential supported by a depth of commercial exposure.
You will also demonstrate:
Strong financial and commercial judgement
Confidence in interpreting data and presenting meaningful insights
Experience improving business systems, processes and ways of working
Sound leadership and stakeholder management capability
Advanced communication, influencing and negotiation skills
An organised, proactive and solutions-focused approach
The confidence to contribute ideas and respectfully challenge thinking
An ability to lead people effectively through business change
Applications are welcome from candidates across a broad range of industries.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad and influential portfolio within an established organisation undergoing positive change. You will work closely with senior leaders, improve the foundations that support business performance and help shape more efficient and contemporary ways of working.
Harvest Recruitment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values the contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our community. Harvest Recruitment offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.
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📌 Business Manager (Geelong)
🏢 Harvest Talent Recruitment & People Solutions
📍 Geelong