Commercial Finance Manager

Job Description

Location: Sydney CBD NSW

Salary Package: $170-$180K Super & Bonus

Role highlights: Strategic Commercial Finance Manager role in a fast growth business

Role Overview

Exclusive to Reo Group and reporting to the CFO with close partnership with Channel leads Head of Manufacturing & Chief Commercial Officer this role is the commercial finance heartbeat of the business. Youll build the FP&A function from scratch establish commercial gatekeeping that didnt previously exist and become the trusted advisor ensuring every growth opportunity is profitable.

As the organisation onboards major retailers like Woolworths and Walmart youll present P&Ls to retail partners lead range reviews assess NPD launches and ensure commercial decisions create win-win partnerships. Youll own the S&OP process globally working with channel leads and inventory teams to ensure stock levels support growth without tying up working capital.

Beyond the commercial partnering youll transform data chaos into clarity. An incredibly high bar has been set through the creation of company-wide Power BI dashboards that everyone now depends on. Youll continue this legacy identifying system gaps optimising where you can and deliver analytics that drive decision-making at the executive level.

This is a hands-on standalone role for the first 12 months with weekly touchpoints to the CFO. Youll be in the weeds while thinking strategically. As the business matures youll build your own team with potential for significant expansion

Responsibilities

• Build FP&A Function from Scratch

Deliver annual budgets with bottom-up three-way models (B/S Cashflow P&L). Prepare presentations for the Senior Leadership Team. Undertake regular reforecasting and build budget plans with market heads. Introduce ROI metrics around marketing and strategic investments.

• Commercial Gatekeeping and Business Partnering

Partner with Chief Commercial Officer and channel leads to assess commercial opportunities and filter unprofitable growth. Lead range reviews with Woolworths Walmart and other retail partners. Conduct NPD commercial business case reviews and assist Chief Growth Officer in gatekeeping new product launches.

• Own S&OP Process Globally

Represent finance in demand forecast sign-offs globally. Run meetings with channel leads and head of inventory. Introduce initiatives to reduce inventory exposure and optimize working capital.

• Advanced Analytics and Insights

Provide accurate analysis and reporting of Sales and COGS in monthly CFO packs for each market and segment. Conduct product-level profitability and volume-mix analysis. Work with CFO to assess and implement the right BI tools.

• Systems Transformation

Systemise Actuals vs Forecast vs Budget reporting. Identify and fix data structure gaps.

• Strategic Finance Support

Assist CFO in managing FX risk exposures and develop hedging strategy. Analyse and optimise banking platforms and fees. Develop long-term financial valuation models. Partner on sales and commission plan design.

Candidate Profile

Youre a progressive finance professional whos built your career in FMCG or product-led businesses. Youve been there done that with retail partnerships and S&OP and you thrive in fast-paced high-growth environments where no two days are the same.

Youre not just technically brilliant - youre commercially savvy. You understand how to turn data into stories that influence decision-making. You can present to CEOs and retail partners with confidence simplifying complexity and driving action.

Power BI is your playground. Youve built dashboards from scratch mined data from imperfect sources and created analytics infrastructure that becomes mission-critical. Advanced Excel and financial modelling are second nature.

Most importantly youre entrepreneurial and self-directed. You dont need to be told what to do - you identify gaps create solutions and drive outcomes. Youre comfortable with ambiguity and bring structure without perfectionism. You value speed over bureaucracy and results over politics.

This isnt a role for those who need hierarchy process or hand-holding. Its for the person who wants to build something meaningful work alongside an entrepreneurial CEO and scale a global business.

Company Culture & Benefits

Our client is a global leader in the fitness supplement industry helping millions of people worldwide reach their health and fitness goals. Founded 20 years ago theyve built one of the most recognised brands in sports nutrition with their flagship products becoming the #1 product in its category globally.

The culture is fast-paced values-driven and collaborative. Theres no red tape no corporate politics and no unnecessary hierarchy. Youll work directly with the CEO present to the executive team and have genuine influence over strategy. People are direct authentic and passionate about building something meaningful together.

If you thrive in scale-up environments love creating structure from ambiguity and want to build the FP&A and commercial finance function for a globally recognized brand this is your opportunity.

• Scale with the business - expand your remit and build your team as the company grows
• Be rewarded - $170-180K super 20% STI future ESOP free gym membership product discounts
• Make genuine impact - be pivotal in shaping the business as it scales toward an equity event

Apply

If this sounds like you please send your resume by clicking the apply link below. The reference number for this role is LFCFM65336. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will receive feedback from us either via email or a telephone call.