Motion Australia is the market leader for the custom manufacturing and distribution of automotive solutions, power transmission, hose and fittings and industrial products across Australia. We have over 1,300 dedicated team members in over 130 branches servicing customers across mining, construction, agriculture and manufacturing industries.

The Commercial Finance Manager is responsible for business partnering and driving strategic and financial outcomes for their respective business lines and state operations.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Drive strategic and P&L performance for the state operations through partnering with leadership teams, state managers, operational and financial stakeholders
• Build an advanced analytical decision support capability to support both strategic and tactical decisions
• Partner in solving Motion’s business challenges through effective problem-solving, identifying opportunities and translating recommendations into execution plans  
• Building and owning the planning and forecasting framework (monthly, quarterly and annual) across the state and business lines and highlighting the impacts from headwinds and tailwinds
• Gather information to provide accurate business performance updates and develop recommendations to overcome market and business volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity
• Continuously evaluate opportunities for enhancement of systems (PowerBI, TM1, Phocas) and process capabilities to maximise effectiveness and ensure seamless accurate reporting rhythm
• Manage ongoing analytics requirements for Leadership teams, General Manager Finance and Head of Commercial Finance in
  • Developing business cases for capital and operational investments
  • Portfolio and network optimization across the states
  • Long range planning and expansion opportunities for the respective state / business line operations
  • Benefits / initiative tracking and pipeline reporting
• Partner with leadership and M&A team to execute transactions and manage post integration of the acquired businesses
• Build strong network with the sales and operational teams, empower and improve financial capability among non-finance members to drive ownership
• Coaching and supporting the wider commercial and Finance team

About you:

• CPA and CA membership
• Commercial / Analytical background – experience handling and analysing complex, high volume data with great attention to detail
• Seasoned Commercial professional, with analytical, budgeting and forecasting experience
• Proven track record in managing full P&L and building and maintaining financial models
• Proven modelling skills, excellent Excel user, experience with other systems such as PowerBI, TM1, etc, would be beneficial
• Be able to distil information in a creative and visual manner so that it is digestible to both finance and non-finance partners
• Self-motivated, results oriented with the ability to perform under pressure in a changing business environment with the willingness to get their hands dirty
• Proven modelling skills, excellent Excel user, experience with other systems such as PowerBI, TM1, etc, would be beneficial
• Effectively communicates complex ideas by engaging in high-level strategic discussions while seamlessly transitioning to detailed technical or operational aspects as needed.
• Capable of communicating effectively with diverse audiences, from warehouse personnel to executive leadership, adapting style and content accordingly.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyse, interpret, and make informed decisions despite incomplete or ambiguous data, ensuring progress and solutions in uncertain situations.

Why us?

• Unlimited access to webinars, training events and courses; we promote a culture of continuous learning and assisting you to reach your full potentials.
• Recognition programs and incentives for your performance
• Excellent work environment and team culture
• Access to attractive retail discount and earn cashback.1 paid Volunteer Leave Day per calendar year Parental leave top-up allowance
• Employee Assistance Program with access to mental health and well-being support initiatives including confidential counselling services.

About Us

Motion Australia is the leader in the distribution of Bearings, Power Transmission, Driveshafts, Hose & Fittings, services and repairs, and industrial supplies to engineering, mining, transport, defence, manufacturers, civil infrastructure, and the trades, serviced by our 70 plus strategically located Branches around Australia.

Motion is part of a Global family with operations across Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, North America and Europe.

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