Head of Commercial Partnering - Foods

About the role

Hewitt is seeking an experienced Head of Commercial Business Partnering to join its Group Support Services Office in Brisbane. Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, the role partners closely with business leaders to strengthen commercial decision-making, governance and performance, translating strategy into financial outcomes focused on margin optimisation, capital efficiency, free cash flow and performance accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute commercial strategy and give guidance on growth initiatives such as acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships.
• Provide forward-looking commercial insights on margin, pricing, currency impacts, EBITDA, working capital and free cash flow.
• Lead commercial inputs into annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and capital planning, challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Strengthen commercial governance and financial risk management through controls, investment analysis, cash management and performance reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team and build commercial capability across operational and sales teams.

Required profile

• 10+ years of finance and commercial experience in agribusiness, food or a related field.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• FMCG or closely related consumer goods background.
• Strong commercial leadership, stakeholder management and influencing capability.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to learn on the job and progress across office, production and farm/station roles.
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Team events such as monthly BBQs, morning teas, staff sales and Employee of the Month recognition.

Applications close on 23 November 2026. Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is required, and the process is managed internally with no unsolicited resumes accepted.