Job Description
Are you a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments? This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role within one of Australia's most sophisticated retail supply chain and logistics networks, supporting the movement of goods to thousands of locations nationwide. Working at the heart of a complex, high-volume distribution environment, you'll partner closely with operational leaders to drive performance, unlock efficiencies, and influence key strategic decisions that shape the future of the business.
About the Opportunity
Sitting within a large, high-performing finance function, you'll act as a true business partner to distribution centre operations, providing critical insights into financial and operational performance across a national network.
You'll play a key role in translating data into action, helping senior stakeholders understand performance drivers, identify opportunities, and execute initiatives that improve productivity, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to drive performance across distribution centre operations
Deliver weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting on financial and operational KPIs
Provide clear, actionable insights into cost drivers, risks and opportunities
Influence decision-making across areas such as productivity, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead or contribute to national working groups and transformation initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles
Collaborate on major capital projects, including business case development, investment analysis and post-implementation reviews
Engage cross-functionally with teams such as procurement, workforce relations and project delivery to optimise outcomes
What You'll Bring
Ideally 10+ years' post-qualified experience in a commercial finance role
Strong background in business partnering within operational or supply chain environments (distribution, logistics, manufacturing or retail highly regarded)
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes
Advanced data analysis and financial modelling capability
Ability to distil complex data into clear, commercially relevant insights
A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Why This Role Stands Out
Be part of a large, sophisticated finance function with significant scale and career progression opportunities
Work in a business that sits at the core of Australia's retail and supply chain ecosystem
Gain exposure to major transformation projects and strategic initiatives
Enjoy a flexible working environment with a strong focus on balance and wellbeing
Collaborate with high-calibre leaders across finance, operations and strategy
The Bigger Picture
This organisation plays a critical role in ensuring millions of Australians have access to everyday essentials, every single day. Behind the scenes is a highly complex supply chain operation, and finance is at the centre of enabling it to run smarter, faster and more efficiently.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with real operational impact, this is an opportunity to step into something genuinely meaningful and career-defining.
Apply Today
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.
Reference Number: 0681XXXXXX53LH
By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
About the Opportunity
Sitting within a large, high-performing finance function, you'll act as a true business partner to distribution centre operations, providing critical insights into financial and operational performance across a national network.
You'll play a key role in translating data into action, helping senior stakeholders understand performance drivers, identify opportunities, and execute initiatives that improve productivity, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to drive performance across distribution centre operations
Deliver weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting on financial and operational KPIs
Provide clear, actionable insights into cost drivers, risks and opportunities
Influence decision-making across areas such as productivity, workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead or contribute to national working groups and transformation initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles
Collaborate on major capital projects, including business case development, investment analysis and post-implementation reviews
Engage cross-functionally with teams such as procurement, workforce relations and project delivery to optimise outcomes
What You'll Bring
Ideally 10+ years' post-qualified experience in a commercial finance role
Strong background in business partnering within operational or supply chain environments (distribution, logistics, manufacturing or retail highly regarded)
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive outcomes
Advanced data analysis and financial modelling capability
Ability to distil complex data into clear, commercially relevant insights
A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
Why This Role Stands Out
Be part of a large, sophisticated finance function with significant scale and career progression opportunities
Work in a business that sits at the core of Australia's retail and supply chain ecosystem
Gain exposure to major transformation projects and strategic initiatives
Enjoy a flexible working environment with a strong focus on balance and wellbeing
Collaborate with high-calibre leaders across finance, operations and strategy
The Bigger Picture
This organisation plays a critical role in ensuring millions of Australians have access to everyday essentials, every single day. Behind the scenes is a highly complex supply chain operation, and finance is at the centre of enabling it to run smarter, faster and more efficiently.
If you're looking for a role where you can combine commercial thinking with real operational impact, this is an opportunity to step into something genuinely meaningful and career-defining.
Apply Today
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.
Reference Number: 0681XXXXXX53LH
By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial Finance Manager - Operations | $180 - 200k + Super position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.