Commercial Manager - Finance Director / Controller

Job Title: Commercial Manager - Finance Director / Controller
Location: Brisbane, Northern Suburbs - Strathpine
Reports To: General Manager

About the Role

An experienced and commercially minded Finance Director / Controller will lead the finance function nationally for this Distribution business. This is a senior leadership role that combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership.

You will oversee financial reporting, internal controls, planning, and performance management, while partnering closely with the General Manager to drive profitable growth.

This role requires someone who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of translating financial data into meaningful business insight.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with SOX etc.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide clear, actionable financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, and financial controls.
• Partner with business leaders on pricing strategy, margin improvement, and growth initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and performance dashboards to measure financial and operational success.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Lead and develop the finance team across accounting, reporting, AP/AR, payroll, and credit.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous process improvement and leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior-level leadership.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, and regulated reporting environments.
• Experience supporting M&A transactions is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.

Leadership Style

The successful candidate will be collaborative, commercially astute, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. You will bring integrity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset to the role while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role within a growing business. You will have meaningful exposure to senior leadership, direct influence on business strategy, and the ability to shape the finance function to support long-term success.

Location

Brisbane Northern Suburbs / Strathpine. The organisation has a focus on team collaboration whilst giving employees flexibility. The expectation for employment should be 4 days per week at an office in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs.

Application Process

To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter that summarises your interest, current remuneration package (break down of base, superannuation, salary), notice period, non-compete, and confirmation that you have right to work in Australia.

The role is confidential and information about the company cannot be provided in advance of receiving a CV and further information. Following your application, we can share an NDA to sign and can further discuss the opportunity.

Please also note the role requirements regarding the location in Brisbane’s Northern Suburbs.

For any queries, please email apply@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number 34183.

Applications Close: Friday 27th March 2026.