Commercial Finance Manager

About The Role

InfraBuild are seeking a commercially focused and strategic Commercial Finance Manager – Manufacturing to join our senior leadership team and play a critical role in shaping the financial direction and performance of our national manufacturing operations.

Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager, you’ll be a key partner to the Manufacturing Lead Team, providing financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, investment analysis, and governance. Your insights will help shape business decisions, identify growth opportunities, and hold teams accountable for performance outcomes.

Based in Sydney CBD, Rooty Hill, Melbourne CBD, Laverton or Newcastle, this position offers flexibility in location and working arrangements. Following an initial onboarding period to build strong relationships with peers and key stakeholders, the role supports a hybrid working model, with 1–2 days per week work-from-home.

You’ll also be involved in strategic planning, performance reviews, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives that align financial and operational goals. As part of a national remit, occasional travel to our Laverton, Rooty Hill, and Newcastle manufacturing sites will be required.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and execution of strategic financial and operational plans
• Delivering accurate and insightful financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Providing challenge and guidance to business units to optimise performance and shareholder value
• Driving rigorous capital investment planning and portfolio review processes
• Maintaining strong governance, financial control, and compliance practices
• Coaching and developing finance team members and promoting cross-functional collaboration
• Supporting integrated value chain and procurement initiatives alongside key business partners
• Monitoring competitor and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and innovation

You’re a commercially astute finance professional with a strong track record of driving performance through strategic insight, operational alignment, and collaborative leadership.More than just technical expertise, you bring a natural ability to connect with people, build trusted relationships, and influence across all levels of the organisation—from peers to executive stakeholders.

Key to your success is a strong sense of ownership and personal motivation. You’re driven to achieve meaningful outcomes—not just for yourself, but for your team and the wider business. You believe that people drive performance, and you actively create an environment where others can grow, contribute, and succeed.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualifications
• Extensive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Proven commercial acumen, with strengths in financial planning, analysis, and business partnering
• Experience working in complex or capital-intensive environments; manufacturing experience is a bonus
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a collaborative, cross-functional setting
• A strategic mindset with the confidence to influence decisions and drive change at senior levels
• A solid understanding of corporate governance, financial control frameworks, and risk management practices
• Excellent problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to InfraBuild employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from a variety of brands including Samsung, Coles, Harvey Norman, Village Cinemas, Dick Smith, Vodafone, Thrifty and many more.
• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Corporate rates for private health insurance: Nib Health Insurance offers discounted cover for employees.
• Novated leasing: We provide an effective way to salary sacrifice for a vehicle through novated leasing with a choice of two novated leasing partners -Toyota Fleet Management or LeasePLUS.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  With ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2030, each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

InfraBuild's steel manufacturing team is an integral partner to the construction industry, delivering breakthrough thinking, innovative solutions and the highest standards in quality and supply. Operating two electric arc furnaces in Victoria and New South Wales, InfraBuild then utilises its four rolling mills to form new steel products and supply a range of products to steel distributors and processors nationally.

Why Work Here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry. 
 

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our ambition to become carbon-neutral. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations. Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
   
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. 
   
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.
   

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.
 

It is our ambition at InfraBuild to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.