Job Description

The Opportunity

The Commercial Business Partner (CBP) plays a key role in delivering commercial support to the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), partnering closely with the CFM and Regional Management teams to help achieve revenue and profit targets. This role provides critical financial insight, supports decision-making, and drives performance through effective planning, analysis, and business partnering. Open to locations Victoria wide!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, accurate reporting and commercial insights to Regional Management to support informed decision-making
• Deliver financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis aligned with business objectives
• Partner with Regional teams to develop and execute budgets, ensuring appropriate challenge and commercial rigour
• Analyse trends, variances, and performance drivers (including rate and volume) to support revenue growth and profitability
• Develop pricing models and provide financial modelling to support strategic initiatives and regional performance
• Conduct detailed cost and profitability analysis, including client profitability, lifecycle analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations
• Work collaboratively with Regional Management to optimise key cost drivers such as labour productivity, asset utilisation, and maintenance performance
• Provide guidance to the General Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting
• Support continuous improvement of business systems, processes, and financial controls

About You:

• Proven experience in a commercial or finance role within a complex, multi-site organisation
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with demonstrated ability to influence P&L performance
• CA or CPA qualification (essential)
• Solid understanding of financial and management accounting, including consolidation, audit, taxation, and corporate finance
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence across all levels
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
• High level of professionalism with a commitment to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace

About Us

Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high-growth, ASX-listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry-leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Why Join Us?

• Be a trusted advisor to senior leaders and play a key role in driving business performance
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to influence strategic outcomes
• Join a team that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Our Process

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks, including, but not limited to, reference checks, verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

All internal applicants will receive a notification within 2 weeks of the closing date of this advertisement.  

We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au

Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together.

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