Commercial Finance Manager

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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.

Key Responsibilities

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

About You

• 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

Why Join K&B?

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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