Commercial Manager, Climate Environment & Engagement

Commercial Manager, Climate Environment & Engagement

Want to bring ideas to life?

You’re in the right place. If you’re looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

Reporting to the Commercial Director, Australia, you will partner with the Climate, Environment and Engagement leadership team by embedding strategic and operational financial plans and providing professional financial guidance, insights, and controls to ensure the achievement of business group objectives.

Some key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the Senior Finance Business Partner for the Climate, Environment and Engagement Managing Director and Service Group Leaders.
• Manage, develop and oversee the implementation of financial and commercial strategies, providing technical guidance and monitoring delivery against financial goals and broader business objectives.
• Prepare and manage business plans and reforecasts, including setting business performance goals, monthly review process and reporting and driving business accountability to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure robust review processes are in place for projects in delivery including revenue recognition, cash flow management (included tactical and regular review of project costs to complete).
• Perform strategic financial analysis to review business and market performance and key trends against strategic priorities. Identify and implement initiatives to drive business performance.
• Ensure efficient use of business group resources by providing support to Service Group Leaders in the effective management of staff utilisation and overhead costs.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You’ll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you’ll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.

This role can be located in any of our major city offices: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

What are we looking for from you?

You’ll have a genuine passion for re-imagining problems and continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

As well as experience in a similar role:

• A relevant technical qualification and technical post tertiary qualifications including CA or CPA qualifications or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar position coupled with a high level of commercial acumen.
• Clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between Finance/Commercial initiatives and business strategy.
• Significant knowledge of Finance/Commercial policies, processes and talent management practices.
• Ability to collect and synthesize large quantities of quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence.

Who is Aurecon?

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you’ll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Allianz Stadium in Sydney? That was us. Tamaki Regeneration in Auckland? That was us too. And the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong? You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you’ll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com or apply now.