At Bakers Delight our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community. We've built our business through commitment to the quality of our product, the development of our people and by providing a delightful experience to all of our customers.

The Opportunity

Working in a full-time capacity, reporting to the Head of Commercial and based in either our Camberwell support office or Chipping Norton, New South Wales office, we need a Commercial Manager who is ready to rise to the challenge and make a difference by (broadly speaking):

• Assessing the financial health, risk and security of your portfolio of franchise bakeries, making recommendations and partnering with stakeholders to implement suitable commercial and financial solutions
• Taking a lead role in the Annual Business Review process, focusing on critical franchisees and those for expansion/growth and assessing the overall financial health of the network
• Working with Franchise Development and Operations to lead decisions regarding suitability and readiness for new site/expansion with regards to financial and commercial acumen
• Assessing return on investment for new sites and refurbishments
• Assessing and supporting the management of franchisee debt, working with financiers and franchisees on loan refinancing and preparing loan and debt provisions
• Manage and implement Commercial Team led projects, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing commercial advice and support to franchisees and other stakeholders, and leading decisions around commercial viability

Let’s hear about you!

We’d love you to join us! Your time has come to make a world of difference at Bakers Delight by:

• Having previous experience in a similar role, with working knowledge of accounting principles, banking and funding requirements in a franchise, retail or multi‑site environment.
• Being business degree qualified with a CA or CPA qualification.
• Having strong financial and business acumen, and practised negotiation skills.
• Being a problem solver, able to identify and manage risks and a desire to enhance efficiencies.
• Having a desire to work with people – enjoying building relationships and partnering with others for successful outcomes!

Why Bakers Delight?

You’ll love being part of the Bakers Delight family!! As well as the opportunity to work for a leading and successful international food retailer and well-respected franchisor with bakeries in over 600 locations across Australia, Canada and the USA, Bakers Delight offers a professional, fun and friendly working environment in newly renovated offices.

You’ll also have access to a range of benefits and programs that aim to support, reward and inspire:

• Hybrid work policy
• Reward and bonus structure
• Corporate casual dress environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness activities
• Novated Lease options

If you have what it takes, and are ready for your next challenge, don’t miss out - apply today!

Please, no recruitment agencies at this stage.