Senior Commercial Advisor

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?

We’re seeking a Senior Commercial Business Partner to provide project performance insights across Aurecon’s operations. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner with Regional and Functional Leadership teams to enable informed decision-making, improve commercial acumen, and drive operational and financial outcomes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring robust pricing analysis, forecasting, and commercial management processes are in place. From opportunity management and project setup to revenue recognition and working capital strategies, you’ll help shape the commercial success of Aurecon’s most complex projects.

Here are the key things you will do to ‘bring ideas to life’:

• Partner with leadership and operational teams to provide advice, analysis, and insights that support performance and strategic objectives.
• Deliver commercial insight to opportunity management processes, including pricing support for bids and variations.
• Guide Project Managers on project setup, variation management, and forecasting for high-complexity projects.
• Ensure robust commercial review processes for revenue recognition, cash flow, and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends and implement initiatives that drive business success.
• Drive positive working capital outcomes and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert for Workday, Enterprise Reporting, Dynamics, and Project Delivery tools, providing training and support.
• Educate and mentor Project Managers to enhance commercial acumen across the business.

What we’re looking for:

• Accounting/financial background with relevant tertiary qualification (CA/CPA preferred).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within professional services or consulting.
• Strong proficiency in pricing, forecasting, and revenue recognition processes.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
• Proven ability to design and deliver effective training programs.
• Demonstrated success in supporting finance/commercial initiatives aligned to business strategy
• Attention to detail combined with a strategic perspective on financial and operational drivers.

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, 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.

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. Tāmaki 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

Apply now.