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We have an exciting opportunity at nbn, as the Senior Manager Commercial Finance, reporting to the Executive Manager – Commercial Finance.
A bit about your role
The Senior Commercial Finance Manager is a key leadership role responsible for providing strategic commercial finance support to EGM/GM leadership teams and business units, ensuring delivery of nbn’s long-term business plan across HFC, Fixed Wireless, Satellite, and Regional Co-Investment programs.
This position drives financial outcomes through transparent analysis, decision support, and active influence at leadership level, while leading cost optimisation initiatives and managing financial planning, forecasting, and commercial pricing.
Additionally, the role involves direct engagement in business cases, contracting, and third-party negotiations, as well as fostering team capability, inclusive leadership, and transformational thinking across Finance and stakeholder domains.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or Accounting (CA/CPA preferred) and bring experience in financial and commercial management within complex, customer-centric industries such as Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Construction, or Technology.
They will demonstrate proven leadership in strategy, operational delivery, financial reporting, and advanced analytics, with expertise in financial systems like Hyperion.
Finally, exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels are essential, along with strong planning, problem-solving, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, high-quality analysis and commentary.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for three years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.
Where to from here?
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all of the above qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the requirements. We look forward to your application!
Please apply by following the links and sending in your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
Please note that this is a permanent opportunity and applications for this role will close at midnight, Tuesday 13th of January 2026.