Job Description

Commercial Finance Manager – 6-month contract with potential to become permanent

Location: Sydney, NSW (Hybrid) Contract Type: Full-time

About Us

At Stuart Alexander & Co, we are one of Australia’s largest privately-owned FMCG companies, importing, marketing, and distributing premium global brands. We are passionate about building long-term brand equity and delivering exceptional value to our customers. Everything we do is grounded in a strong set of values that encourage bold thinking, accountability, collaboration, clear communication, and genuine care – for our people, our partners, and our brands.

About the Role

As a Commercial Finance Manager you will play a critical role supporting our business during a
period of change across Australia & New Zealand.

Partnering closely with the Leadership Team, you will deliver end-to-end financial management and provide commercial insights to support decision-making across pricing, trade spend, and inventory.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role spanning the full product lifecycle from new product setup through to forecasting, reporting, and performance optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reporting
• Manage forecasting and budgeting processes aligned to trading performance
• Maintain strong financial controls and data integrity
• Prepare Board reporting with clear, commercially relevant insights

Commercial Business Partnering

• Partner with the leadership team to support decision-making and drive performance
• Provide practical support across pricing, trade spend, and inventory decisions
• Identify risks and opportunities and proactively influence outcomes

Product & Trade Spend Management

• Support new product setup, including pricing and margin expectations
• Trac and manage trade spend against budgets and ROI
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions to improve profitability
• Improve visibility and control of promotional and clearance activity

Planning, Forecasting & Inventory

• Collaborate with Sales to review and enhance forecasts
• Translate sales forecasts into full P&L outcomes
• Support inventory planning to balance service levels and working capital
• Identify and manage slow-moving or excess stock risks

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure strong financial governance and adherence to internal controls
• Maintain consistency and integrity of financial data and assumptions
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making
• Support audit and compliance requirements

What You’ll Bring

• ·Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or a related discipline
• CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent)
• 10+ years’ experience in a commercial finance or business partnering role
• Experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or product-based environments (preferred)
• Proven track record in revenue analysis, pricing strategy, and commercial decision support.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to interpret complex data for business insight.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; experience with ERP/BI systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• ·Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Why Join Us?

At Stuart Alexander & Co, we believe work should be as
enjoyable as it is rewarding. We foster a positive and supportive workplace
culture that celebrates both individual contributions and team success.

• Hybrid work options (Tuesdays & Fridays WFH)
• Vibrant Pyrmont location close to cafes, transport & the harbour
• Career development opportunities across a growing business
• Regular team events, training sessions & social initiatives
• Work with iconic global brands in a colourful, fast-paced industry

How to Apply

If you’re excited about partnering with the business and making a real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.