NEWS FLASH - NEW OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a highly capable Commercial Manager to drive the commercial and financial performance of the business. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for maximising profitability, supporting sustainable growth and providing trusted commercial partnership to the General Manager SA and Senior Leadership Team.
The role oversees the finance function and broader commercial pillar, including IT, inventory and asset management, and plays a critical role in shaping strategy, governance and decision-making across the business.
Commercial Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Identify growth opportunities, market trends and revenue improvement initiatives
Provide high-quality commercial insights to support strategic planning and decision-making
Financial Management
Develop balanced and realistic budgets and forecasts
Deliver variance analysis, commentary and meaningful performance insights
Track KPIs and action plans, communicating outcomes cross-functionally
Monitor project and operational budgets, profitability and cost control initiatives
Risk, Governance & Compliance
Identify and mitigate commercial, financial and contractual risks
Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards and internal policies
Maintain strong governance, controls and reporting frameworks
Capital & Asset Management
Provide robust financial modelling and decision support for business cases and investments
Oversee fleet plans and capital expenditure requests, ensuring accuracy and ongoing upkeep
Prepare internal documentation for lease agreements and ad-hoc property requirements
Maintain and manage the property lease schedule
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, mentor and develop commercial and administrative team members
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
Partner closely with sales, operations, finance and legal teams to deliver integrated outcomes
CA or CPA qualified, with strong commercial judgement and operational understanding
Proven experience in a senior commercial, finance, contract or business management role
Strong financial and analytical capability, including budgeting and forecasting
Sound understanding of risk management and governance frameworks
Project management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems
Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness
Results-driven, with a focus on sustainable growth and profitability
Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities
Collaborative leader who builds trust and inspires high performance
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior commercial leadership role within a well-established, locally focused business that plays a critical role in South Australia’s construction industry. You’ll have real influence, a broad remit, and the chance to help shape the future of the business.
What can we offer you!
An opportunity to be part of a growing business
As we are part of the Independent Hardware Group you will have ongoing development and career opportunities.
Work life balance
Growing organisation with national footprint
Experience a range of benefits from staff assistance programmes, staff discounts and an opportunity to get 5 weeks annual leave per year after 6months of service!
This role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not submit profiles or make contact regarding this opportunity. ity.
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At Metcash, we’re the power behind an independent Australia & New Zealand. From the humble origins of our first family-owned corner store in 1927, we’ve been backing independents and strengthening the communities they operate in for almost 100 years. With a national network of more than 10,000 independent retailers and a further 90,000 wholesalers, we’re the driving force behind local, family-owned businesses – sticking up for the little guys and helping them become the best stores in town. And while we may be large in size, we’ll always be locals at heart.
Today we’re Australia and New Zealand’s leading independent retail partner and wholesaler in food, liquor and hardware. We have over 80 years of experience supporting and championing the interests of independent grocery, liquor and hardware sectors. Headquartered in Sydney, our world class distribution facilities across the country allow us to operate on a huge scale to unite Australia's independent grocers, delivering products to more than 10,000 retail premises and a further 90,000 wholesale customers across the food, grocery, liquor and hardware markets. Our network of Successful Independents includes a large portfolio of brands such as IGA, Foodland, Mitre 10, Home Timber & Hardware, Cellarbrations and the Bottle-O.
At Metcash we have a single purpose - Successful Independents - it is at the heart of everything we do. Success starts with our people. Employing over 6,000 people, Metcash champions the interests of the independent retail industry. We are a team of people who are resilient and empowered, who take initiative and pride in their work and above all operate with integrity. Our core operations are key to providing our customers and retailers with merchandising, operations and marketing support through our strong retail brands.
Whilst we operate on a huge scale, we think big but we act local. We believe that independence is worth fighting for and this is at the core of our business divisions.
