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Join us at Cleanaway and contribute to making a sustainable future possible, together.

We transform waste into resources and renewable energy.  When you start to think of waste as a resource, it opens a world of possibilities.

As a high growth, ASX listed organisation with over 10,000 employees, our goal is to be recognised by our customers as the most innovative and sustainable waste management company with industry leading HSE performance.  We are Australia’s largest company in this sector, providing essential services to millions of customers and communities nationally.

Join Cleanaway as a Commercial Business Partner and Shape a Sustainable Future!

Are you a high‑performing finance professional with a strategic mindset and a strong commercial lens? Cleanaway is seeking an exceptional Commercial Business Partner to support our NSW Post‑Collections operations and play a key role in driving financial performance, strategic decision‑making, and sustainable growth.

This is a Sydney‑based, on‑site role that requires regular travel to other NSW branches.

About the Role
As a Commercial Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders across the business, including sales and operational teams, supporting both strategic and operational initiatives. Acting as a trusted commercial advisor, you will ensure financial performance remains on track while proactively identifying opportunities to enhance profitability, optimise pricing, and drive cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering
  Build strong partnerships across NSW, delivering commercial insight and financial advice that drives effective decision‑making across operations, sales, and key business portfolios.
• Financial Performance & Reporting
  Own budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end P&L oversight, delivering clear, insightful reporting that supports both operational teams and senior leadership.
• Commercial Analysis & Business Case Development
  Analyse customer profitability, pricing and customer mix, and develop business cases to support pricing strategies, tenders, cost‑saving initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Strategic Insight, Risk & Opportunity Management
  Identify financial risks and opportunities within a complex operating environment, providing pragmatic recommendations to optimise commercial outcomes and performance.
• Leadership Engagement & Continuous Improvement
  Present regular performance insights to leadership, tailoring communication to diverse stakeholders, while driving continuous improvements in financial processes, reporting, and ways of working.

About You

You are a top‑tier commercial finance professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, complex organisation and knows how to deliver what stakeholders actually need.

You bring:

• Strong Business Partnering Experience
  Proven experience partnering with senior leaders in a large, complex organisation (ASX‑listed experience strongly preferred).
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management
  Superior ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior leadership to sales and operations, adapting your communication style to suit your audience and staying ahead of stakeholder expectations.
• Commercial & Operational Acumen
  A deep understanding of operational environments, pricing, customer profitability, and the commercial drivers of performance.
• Confident Communicator
  Highly effective at presenting financial information, influencing outcomes, and delivering insights that resonate with different audiences.
• Professional Qualifications
  Degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, with CA or CPA qualifications.
• Adaptability & Results Focus
  Comfortable navigating complexity, prioritising competing demands, and delivering outcomes in a dynamic, high‑expectation environment.
• Commitment to Safety & Sustainability
  A genuine alignment with Cleanaway’s values, with a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.

What’s in it for you:

• A close-knit team – Join a supportive crew backed by a broader network of experienced colleagues who are always ready to lend a hand.
• Make a real impact – Be part of a team that contributes meaningfully to your local community.
• Competitive salary package – Enjoy a generous and rewarding remuneration.
• Join a high-growth, ASX 100-listed business – Be part of a company with big goals and the momentum to match.
• Employee share program – Share in the success you help create.
• Great staff benefits – Including novated leasing, salary sacrificing on work-related expenses, discounted private health insurance, and more.
• Ongoing training – We’ll support your continued learning every step of the way.

Our Process:

Our recruitment process involves a number of checks including, but not limited to, criminal history, medicals, drug & alcohol testing, as well as verification of qualifications, licences and right-to-work status.

• We are dedicated to improving employment outcomes and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also welcome candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, experiences (including veterans), and cultural backgrounds.
• If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us by emailing inclusion@cleanaway.com.au.
  Join us on our exciting journey towards a sustainable future.

Simply click the Apply button below or visit https://www.cleanaway.com.au/about-us/careers and let's make a positive impact together

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