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You’re here because you’re interested in taking the next step in your career. Your team knows you are great, but this team might not know you so well. This role reports to Emily Komen, Senior Commercial Manager – it wouldn’t hurt to reach out to them for a chat to learn more about the position! Prior to applying, please speak with your current manager – it’s crucial they are aware of your interest in another role.
Which team is this in
The Commercial Manager sits within the Finance and Business Services Group, headed up by the Chief Financial Officer. The Finance and Business Services team, or FaBS as we like to call them, is the engine room of the REA Group. The team is comprised of Finance, Risk, Procurement, Pricing, Corporate Development, Corporate Affairs, Contracts, Customer Collections, Payments and Facilities Management.
As a Commercial Manager, you will be a key member of the commercial finance team, where you will work together with Leadership teams to elevate commercial acumen and financial accountability within the business to deliver financial growth and efficiencies in a scalable manner.
Day to day of the job
The Commercial Manager will be a key business partner supporting the Enterprise Programs across REA Group such as Transformation and Integration projects. They will:
* Monitor, control, and report on the progress of all financial outcomes, prioritising to ensure the on-time delivery of key milestones and overall initiatives
* Lead the identification and management of financial and operational risks within programs of work, ensuring effective mitigation plans are in place
* Oversee month-end processes, forecasts, and budget preparations for the Integration & Transformation team, collaborating closely with respective program teams
* Develop and maintain financial models, ensuring business drivers are clearly identified and managed
* Actively participate in the review, validation, and provision of commercial guidance on business cases
* Conduct ad hoc financial analysis, provide insights, and evaluate scenarios on key financial drivers for both new and existing programs
* Manage stakeholders on large programs of work involving cross-functional teams from across the organization
* Provide advice and thought leadership to ensure successful design and implementation of programs, aligning with the program strategy and broader REA strategies
* Champion improvements within programs and across the organization, continuously enhancing existing working practices
* Foster an environment of learning, openness, and honesty
Ensure the suitability of working processes and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Who we’re looking for
* Someone with a few runs on the board - relevant industry experience
* First class communication – written, verbal and presenting skills
* Work in or be flexible to work in an agile and fast paced environment
* Confident in both formal and informal settings with the ability to relate to individuals across all levels
* Strong influencing skills and communicator with the ability to drive commercial outcomes
* Share experience and knowledge with colleagues, enabling others to learn and grow
* Ability to forge trusted business relationships with stakeholders
* Embrace change, and responsibility
* Experience in a digital or technical business highly regarded
* Cross functional understanding and ability to collaborate in a complex, fast paced business
Some of these things might push you out of your comfort zone or you might be looking at this thinking you can absolutely flourish in this role… Whatever you think, we think you should throw your hat in the ring!
Reach out to Denika Mitkov – Talent Partner if you need any help.