" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCommercial Manager Horticulture | Industry leader\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18687\"\u003e Finance Manager \u0026amp; Controller \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18689\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18690\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 27/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic industry leader | Business partner GM Operations\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttractive remuneration package plus bonus | Identify commercial performance improvement initiatives\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Market leader undertaking accelerated growth | Regional Victoria\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An industry leader experiencing significant growth, our client is seeking a Commercial Manager Operations to provide financial leadership and commercial support across its regional operations, driving operational performance and supporting strategic growth initiatives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Commercial Manager Operations will be responsible for providing commercial support to the operations team whilst ensuring accurate, timely and insightful reporting, budgeting and forecasting across operations and the division. Key responsibilities include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDelivering monthly management reporting and analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets with detailed commentary and variance analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartnering with regional and operational managers to drive operational and financial performance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePartner with the c-suite to actively identifying performance and commercial improvement initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding strategic financial insights to support decision-making across manufacturing operations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing financial controls, compliance and governance frameworks across operational sites and processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupporting audit processes, risk management and continuous improvement initiatives\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving improvements in reporting, forecasting and budgeting methodologies\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e This role requires a commercially astute, hands-on finance leader who combines strategic insight with operational expertise and thrives spending time partnering with teams across multiple sites to drive business performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Expertise\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003ePlease consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCPA/CA Qualification with demonstrated experience within a agricultural/manufacturing or possibly FMCG operations environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience business partnering operations teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDistinguished management reporting and cost accounting skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u0026nbsp;Transformational zeal and a flair for process improvement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of accounting principles and corporate finance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuperior commercial acumen and business partnering skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYou are a hands on commercial leader with the ability to be \u0027in the detail\u0027\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong financial modelling and analytical skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to build rapport with all levels of stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Next Step\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Jimmy Carruthers for a confidential discussion on 0436 326 546\u003cbr\u003eOr alternatively please apply per the link below.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4481594\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "