Commercial Finance Manager - Technology

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

We’re looking for a commercially savvy leader to join our team and provide strategic financial guidance across our Technology function. In this role, you’ll oversee the reporting, forecasting and governance of both BAU and project-related technology spend, while playing a critical part in shaping business cases, vendor negotiations, and strategic resourcing decisions.

As a trusted partner to the Technology Leadership Team, you’ll ensure financial outcomes align with business priorities and support the successful delivery of key technology investments.

If you thrive on driving commercial performance, building strong cross-functional relationships, and uplifting financial capability, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for Technology, ensuring alignment with business strategy and commercial priorities.
• Deliver accurate and timely reports, budgets and forecasts with clear articulation of risks, opportunities and drivers.
• Act as a trusted finance partner across the function, delivering financial insights, influencing decisions and supporting delivery of commercial targets.
• Deep dive on financial and operations analysis to uncover business performance drivers, identify opportunities and support continuous improvement.
• Evaluate business initiatives through business cases, white papers and post implementation reviews.
• Support long term planning and strategic goal setting, including governance tracking of key business KPI’s and financial objectives.
• Lead and develop high performing team members, support development and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.
   

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• 10+ years’ experience in a Commercial Finance Manager role of Finance Business Partner role specifically partnering with Technology.
• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or CFA).

• Proven track record of driving results and delivering insights that contribute to business success.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Demonstrated ability balancing strong commercial acumen and understanding of value drivers within a business with financial governance and pragmatism.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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