Finance Manager - Fuel

Job description

This is a high-impact Finance leadership opportunity partnering closely with senior Retail leaders to help shape the commercial and financial performance of the Retail Fuel business. Reporting to the General Manager – Retail Finance, the Finance Manager – Fuel will act as a trusted Finance partner to the Chief Commercial Officer and GM – Retail Fuels, providing forward-looking insights, constructive challenge and clear financial advice to support effective decision-making.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, management reporting and scenario analysis, while supporting key strategic priorities and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance and processes. Working across Finance and the broader business, you will turn complex financial and operational information into practical insights that help leaders make confident, commercially sound decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasting and month-end performance reporting for the Fuel business. Deliver clear financial reporting, variance analysis and forward-looking insights on performance, risks and opportunities. Analyse key commercial drivers including volume, margin, pricing, inventory and working capital to support business decisions. Partner with senior Retail and Finance leaders on strategic planning, scenario modelling and commercial opportunities.

Lead financial evaluation of business cases, capital proposals and strategic initiatives, including investment returns and risks. Drive improvements to financial reporting, processes, controls and overall decision support. Maintain strong financial governance, internal controls and compliance requirements. Lead, coach and develop four direct reports while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Finance team. Support broader Fuel and Group strategic priorities as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

Strong commercial finance and business partnering experience. Proven capability across budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial control. Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear commercial insights. Confidence influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders. Demonstrated people leadership and team development experience. Strong communication, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.

Sound knowledge of accounting standards and internal controls. Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial planning, reporting and data visualisation systems. Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, with CA/CPA highly regarded.