Commercial Operations Manager

Shape strategy. Drive performance. Lead growth.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commercial Operations Manager to join our Industries division and play a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager Industries you will be a trusted commercial advisor supporting business performance strategic decision-making and growth across a diverse portfolio. You will work closely with senior leadership finance and operational teams to optimise margins enhance reporting and deliver impactful commercial insights.

A key aspect of this role includes leading and coordinating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities from identifying opportunities through to due diligence and integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the Industries commercial strategy
• Drive initiatives to optimise margins pricing and return on capital
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting forecasting and planning
• Deliver commercial insights financial modelling and business case development
• Monitor performance trends and recommend improvements to profitability and efficiency
• Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities aligned to business strategy
• Support end-to-end M&A processes including due diligence and integration
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess commercial operational and strategic fit
• Maintain acquisition pipeline reporting and market intelligence
• Provide timely and actionable reporting to senior leadership
• Ensure strong commercial governance and compliance across all activities
• Partner closely with Finance to support accurate reporting and decision-making

Qualifications :

About You

You are a commercially driven professional with strong analytical capability and a strategic mindset. You thrive in complex multi-business environments and are comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance Commerce Business or similar
• Proven experience in commercial operations financial management or business analysis
• Exposure to M&A activities (highly regarded)
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills (Excel/BI tools)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A proactive solutions-focused approach

Additional Information :

WHY WORK FOR SGS

Working at SGS means joining an innovative Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS. 

    As a company we have embraced the shift to flexible work
    Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
    Paid parental leave
    Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
    Corporate health & wellbeing offers
    Ongoing learning & development 
    Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
    SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU
SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce we encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples the LGBTQI community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong innovative and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time