Commercial Manager

Looking to take the next step in your commercial leadership career and join a business where your strategic thinking, financial expertise and commercial acumen can influence operational performance and long-term growth?
G.James Aluminium Products is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Commercial Manager to join our Extrusion Division. This is a key leadership position responsible for driving commercial performance, financial outcomes, procurement strategies, contract management, and business development initiatives across the Division.

Your Role
Reporting to the General Manager – Aluminium Products, you will provide strategic commercial leadership and support profitability, growth, and operational performance through strong financial management, commercial analysis, supplier and customer relationship management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an influential role suited to a commercial leader who enjoys analysing business performance, identifying growth opportunities, managing risk, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve strong business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies aligned with divisional and organisational objectives
• Provide commercial advice and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance reporting activities
• Monitor profitability, margins, pricing, and overall commercial performance
• Manage procurement strategies, supplier relationships, and commercial negotiations
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance commercial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency

About You
You are a commercially minded professional with strong financial and business acumen, a strategic approach to problem-solving, and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Ideally, you'll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a senior commercial, finance, procurement, or business management role
• Experience negotiating contracts, supplier agreements, and commercial arrangements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Advanced ERP and business systems knowledge
• Experience within manufacturing, aluminium, building products, industrial, or related sectors will be highly regarded
• Degree qualification in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification will be highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary aligned with your experience
• Long-term career opportunity with a stable, family-owned Australian business
• Corporate health benefits, including a 7% discount on BUPA health cover
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• A collaborative, values-driven workplace focused on safety, continuous improvement, and business excellence

Apply Now
If you're looking for an opportunity to utilise your commercial expertise to influence business performance and help drive the future growth of a leading Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Please Note: All offers of employment will be subject to passing a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.

G.James is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit www.gjames.com.

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