Company Description

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger. To join a team committed to supporting our evolving energy needs as we help to build a secure and sustainable energy future. Our Viva Aviation team supports the Aviation network nationally and services some of the most recognisable clients in the aviation industry. We strive for a high level of professionalism, quality and a standards-driven environment which is consistent with the requirements of the aviation industry. At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with the brightest minds, boundless energy, new perspectives and the passion to take Viva Energy and their careers forward.

Job Description

We are seeking a Commercial Manager with experience in program and project financial management approach is required to manage the Retail Technology Transformation program-wide budget and associated financial management, accounting and reporting. This is an 8-month fixed term contract initially, with potential for extension.
Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial management for the program budget to ensure quality and accuracy of all financial program management processes, controls and performance reporting including budget, tracking, forecast management, accruals, capitalisation, cost recovery and application of financial treatments.
• Financial review and analysis completed for all business cases ensuring alignment to program plan with insights provided to support decision making.
• Enable informed performance management of the program through high quality data and insights, reporting and dashboards.
• Ensure program benefits accuracy and realisation by working with program and project managers to identify, forecast, monitor and track benefits in line for program activity.
• General program financial support for financial functions including month end processes, project code creation and management (program financial master data), creation and management of purchase orders and financial commitments.
• Supporting the Procurement Lead with the financial review of contract and procurement process for the program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading large scale Commercial Portfolio/Program Management capability in an Enterprise PMO / finance team
• Proven track record in developing and running financial portfolio models, toolsets and performance reporting – e.g. Power BI, Smart Sheets, Anaplan
• Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive results
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a team
• Strong financial acumen
• Developed negotiation skills
• Stakeholder engagement and critical dates management
• Critical thinking and problem solving capability

Additional Information

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It’s an exciting time to join Viva Energy, a leading convenience retailer, commercial services and energy infrastructure business, with a history spanning more than 120 years in Australia, and exclusive suppliers of Shell fuels and lubricants across than 1,500 company and dealer operated sites. We’re transforming Australia’s largest convenience and fuel mobility retail network of over 900 Coles Express, Reddy Express and On The Run (OTR) sites nationally.
Viva Energy also owns and operates the strategically located Geelong Refinery in Victoria, and operates bulk fuels, aviation, bitumen, marine, chemicals, polymers and lubricants businesses supported by more than 20 terminals and 60 airports and airfields across the country.
Our culture
Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion, because that’s how we get the best outcomes.
Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality five years in a row highlight that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever changing face of Australia.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.
At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. So much so that we have developed and embedded our flexible working philosophy called ‘Viva Flex’. We are open to flexibility options including part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process.
Apply now!
Simply upload your resume, academic transcript, and proof of working rights. We would also love to learn more about you, your previous work experiences and any extra-curricular activities.
Applications close 13 September 2024.
Good luck!