Commercial Finance opportunity working with a Melbourne based organisation
Senior leadership role with board exposure and team leadership
About Our Client
Our client is a respected mid-sized organisation based in the Melbourne CBD.
Operating in a dynamic environment, the organisation is focused on delivering strong commercial outcomes and is investing in the continued evolution of its systems, processes and financial planning capability.
The business is well established and operates in the Education industry.
Job Description
The Commercial Finance Manager will lead the finance business partnering function and serve as a trusted adviser to the executive leadership team and Board.
The role is responsible for managing the organisation's budgeting and forecasting process from start to finish, delivering meaningful commercial insights and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the annual budget and periodic forecast processes end-to-end
Managing a team of four, including three Finance Business Partners and one transactional finance professional
Delivering high-quality management reporting, analysis and financial insights
Supporting Board and executive reporting requirements
Partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation to influence commercial and operational outcomes
Driving financial planning, costing and performance management activities
Developing business cases, financial models and strategic analysis
Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, systems and reporting capability




Supporting future ERP and budgeting system transformation initiatives
Building a high-performing business partnering culture across the finance function
The Successful Applicant
We are seeking a capable and commercially minded finance leader with a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and management accounting within a complex organisation.
Industry experience is not critical; what matters most is the ability to lead people, influence stakeholders and drive financial outcomes.
You will bring:
CA or CPA qualification
Strong experience leading large budgeting and forecasting processes
Demonstrated success in finance business partnering and stakeholder management
Proven people leadership experience with the ability to develop teams
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with executives and Boards
Advanced analytical, modelling and problem-solving capability
Experience within education or a similarly complex environment will be beneficial but is not essential
A hands-on approach and strong work ethic, with the ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities
What's on Offer
Total package of approximately $170,000- $190,000
Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
Anchor office day on Wednesdays
Leadership opportunity overseeing a key finance function
Exposure to executive and Board stakeholders
Opportunity to influence future finance systems and planning capability
Collaborative and values-driven working environment
Long-term career development opportunities within a reliable organisation
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📌 Commercial Finance Manager- Melbourne Cbd
🏢 Michael Page Australia
📍 Melbourne