Commercial Finance Manager

Reporting to the

Head of Finance , the

Commercial Finance Manager

provides high quality commercial finance and technical accounting support across the Wealth & Capital Markets platform. You’ll deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and trusted business partnering across Funds Management, Trustees, FTE and support units.

This role is hands‑on and influential - supporting high integrity financial reporting, applying accounting standards, assisting with audit and governance requirements, and providing clear insights that help leaders make informed decisions.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards ( AASB/IFRS ) across assigned entities, including documentation and audit readiness

Preparing accounting treatments for non‑routine or judgement‑based transactions

Supporting internal and external audits, including schedules and responses to audit queries

Preparing high quality monthly and periodic reporting packs that clearly articulate key drivers, variances, trends, risks and opportunities

Delivering clear, concise financial commentary suitable for senior stakeholders and governance forums

Acting as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, Fund Managers and support units, providing analysis and insights to support decision making

Preparing scenario and sensitivity analysis and responding to ad‑hoc requests to support funding, performance or investment decisions

Supporting annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles, coordinating data collection and validation with robust assumptions aligned to business plans

Monitoring cash flows for assigned entities, preparing forecasts and supporting funding requests in liaison with Group Finance and Treasury

Overseeing preparation of Board and committee reporting, ensuring papers are accurate, clearly articulated and submitted to required timelines

Identifying and implementing improvements to reporting quality, efficiency, automation, controls and documentation

About You:

Minimum 10 years’ experience in commercial finance, management accounting or financial analysis roles

Practical experience applying

AASB/IFRS

in a business environment

CA/CPA Qualified

Experience supporting audits and operating within regulated or governance‑focused environments

Strong business partnering capability with the ability to translate financials into clear, decision‑ready insights

Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis and performance reporting

Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance and reporting systems

Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline and ability to manage multiple priorities to deadlines

What’s on Offer: You will enjoy a range of great employee benefits and rewards including:

Competitive salary + bonus program

Enjoy additional yearly Well‑Being and Community leave days

14‑week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most

Maxxia Rewards – a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants

Discounts across the Australian Unity business including Private Health Insurance, General Insurance + more!

Available access to LinkedIn Learning courses through our great Learning platform

For further benefits visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/careers/culture

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