Today and tomorrow at Compass Group, we serve a better future by enriching people, communities and our planet. We do this because we believe that everyone should be seen and nourished as a whole person. We focus on the individual, their needs and more broadly on positive impacts in the community.The Position:Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead a team of Commercial Accountants in our vibrant Chartwells Commercial team. As a key player, you’ll be the 2IC (Second-in-Charge) to the business partner, providing crucial support to our broader commercial and operations financial leadership teams.In this role, you’ll drive standardisation and best practices, ensuring efficiency in both regular and ad-hoc transactional work. You’ll be at the heart of responding to the needs of our wider commercial and operational teams, making a real impact on the business. You will assist with month-end processes, management reporting, and ensure contractual compliance through detailed reviews and financial analysis. You'll also play a vital role in promoting our Safety Culture framework. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in commercial operations!The Role:Manage invoicing, approvals, and reconciliations, ensuring invoices are accurate and fully compliant with contract agreementsOversee accurate month-end closing processes, assist in P&L preparation and prepare monthly reportsConduct regular management reporting and analysis and risk mitigationLiaise with and support Internal and External stakeholdersAssist in budgeting and forecasting and collaborate with the Commercial business partner to finalise budgets and financial plansLead and inspire a high-performing team through effective coaching, communication, and performance management to drive growth and development.Identifying and communicate opportunities for improvement & process streamliningSupport the commercial team in reviewing client contracts to ensure financial terms align with bid proposals and billing/payment arrangements follow company policiesAdhere to health, safety and security proceduresRespond to and support team queries in relation to invoicing, EOM close-off, debt collection or balance sheet reconciliationCollaborate with operations teams to develop and implement action plans that enhance contract performanceLead the implementation of commercial transformation initiatives and projects to drive efficiencies and enhance team performanceThe Person:Accounting/Finance degree (ideally CA/CPA qualified)Minimum 3-5 years previous experience within a commercial finance business environmentDemonstrated leadership in a dynamic commercial environment, consistently achieving impactful results through strategic decision-making and effective team managementExperience leading a team of at least 3 direct reports (commercial accountants)Strong technical and analytical skillsAbility to problem solve, prioritise and multi-taskAdvanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to comfortably communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levelsPositive 'can-do' attitude, who can work autonomously in a team environmentDedicated, passionate and committed to progressing the performance of the portfolioThe Benefits:Compass Group is an organisation that's proud of its great people. We believe in the opportunity to recognise and develop great talent and offer many diverse opportunities for career advancement. Recognised as an employer of choice we also have an attractive benefits program including a competitive salary and incentive scheme, recognition programs, paid parental leave, team event days, site-based benefits, and company discounts.We strive to create workplaces that reflect the diverse communities that we serve, where everyone feels empowered and valued. By building diverse teams means we are creating inclusive environments for all our people and those we connect with through our day-to-day operation. We welcome & encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, gender expressions, gender identity and people with disability. We welcome and encourage applications from Veterans, ex-Defence and Defence family members.
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