Finance Business Partner

• Melbourne Bayside location
• $130,000 - $140,000 + super
• Commercial role working with a high performing finance team

Reporting into an impressive manager, and alongside a finance team full of high performing employees the Finance Business Partner plays a pivotal role in providing financial leadership to wider business. This role is instrumental in delivering timely and accurate financial information to support effective decision-making and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, including sales performance, revenue forecasts, cost structures, and profitability metrics, to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Business Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the organization, including sales, marketing, operations, and senior management, by providing timely and accurate financial insights and recommendations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities, working closely with department heads to develop realistic targets and monitor performance against financial objectives.
• Strategic Planning: Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluations to assess potential risks and opportunities.
• Performance Management: Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business performance, highlight variances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve financial targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and drive alignment between financial objectives and business operations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key insights, trends, and actionable recommendations.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as required, supporting the Commercial Finance Manager and senior leadership team in driving strategic initiatives and addressing business challenges.

To be considered we are seeking candidates who demonstrate a level of adaptability and flexibility and who can work in fluid environments.

You will also be:

• CA/CPA qualified with past experience gained in similar roles - ideally Retail/FMCG experience
• Demonstrate strong communication and relationship skills and ability to quickly gain trust and confidence.
• Possess strong analytical and excel skills and sound commercial judgement.
• And the ability to quickly absorb and interpret complex information and understand the business drivers of your customers.
• You will be technically strong and have the interpersonal skills to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders.

Please note, this position is only open to those who are Australian citizens or are currently residing in Australia and hold Australian residency.