Commercial Manager - Corporate

Purpose led, we are proudly member-owned and one of Australia's most iconic and trusted brands. We started by being a voice for safer roads and providing legendary roadside assistance, but now we do so much more. 

From spectacular holiday destinations, car rentals and boats on our waterways, to leading the EV charging roll-out to prepare for the future of driving, speaking out for change in government policy and supporting sustainable travel. 

Forget what you thought you knew about the NRMA – take a look on the inside and you’ll discover that life with us is more than just a job – it’s your chance to make a difference together. 

• Help shape the financial future of the business with your commercial management expertise! 
• Join one of Australia's most iconic brands where we are all about our people!
• Hybrid work arrangements available with the opportunity to work form our Sydney offices and from home

What You'll Do

We currently have a full-time permanent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager - Corporate to join our Group Finance team where you will provide commercial and decision support analysis delivering key insights from costing trends and drivers.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will provide business partnering and support to the NRMA’s Corporate business functions including Technology, People & Culture, Property, Finance & Operations, Legal, Governance & Investments. You will be a trusted advisor to support stakeholders throughout the various planning cycles and provide an independent source of financial advice and thought leadership.

This role offers hybrid work arrangements from our Sydney CBD and Sydney Olympic Park offices with the flexibility to work from home as agreed and required.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Attending leadership forums to present the key financial and operational metrics against targets
• Conduct regular sessions with the CTO to evaluate the financial implications of the Technology strategy and operating model
• Build financial models to support technology to understand scenarios and options for initiatives as well as provide validation of business cases
• Provide guidance on optimal operating models to support future demand/capex considerations
• Provide commercial support and recommendations on vendor selection
• Identify areas of financial risk and opportunities to maximise efficiency and service
• Create and operate the financial models that help with forecasting and budgeting
• Provide commercial support to the strategic planning process
• Development and sign off of annual budgets and robust quarterly RF forecasts
• Development and ownership of the recharge model for shared services and network allocations
• Produce, review and deliver monthly performance packs with analysis and insights against targets and objectives, including benefits realisation on tech projects
• Ad-hoc deep dives and analysis into risks and opportunities for each corporate functional area
• Continue to seek improvements in the reporting and tracking of performance
• Tracking of labour spend and FTEs against target and ensure staff capitalisation in line with policy
• Manage overall supplier spend and SLAs.

What You'll Bring

• Degree qualifications and CPA/CA qualified
• 3-5 years’ experience working in commercial management in a large organisation, preferably in a similar industry sector
• Strong reporting and presentation skills
• Attention to detail with strong financial analysis and modelling skills
• Demonstrable experience in managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Ability to critically evaluate proposals and opportunities and offer commercial judgements
• Proficient use of financial and reporting tools (Oracle, TM1)

What's in it for you?

At the NRMA we aren’t just about discounts (although you do get these). We know everyone leads unique lives, and it’s about those things that add up to make life both at work and outside of work just right for you. 

• Progressive flexibility and well-being benefits to balance all of life's priorities
• Travel discounts on car rental, cruises, and accommodation at our award-winning NRMA Holiday Parks and Resorts.
• Complimentary myNRMA membership including discounts on groceries, movie tickets, gift cards, gym memberships, attractions, restaurants and much more
• Discounts on all NRMA insurance products including car, home & travel
• Opens the door to other opportunities across the NRMA Group

At the NRMA inclusion and diversity are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation, promotes flexible ways of working and connects us closer to our members and the communities we serve.

• We made the 2022 AFR Boss Best Places to Work List
• Recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• Awarded 2022 Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Bronze Employer & 2022 AWEI Most Improved Employer

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. The NRMA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.