Finance Business Partner (Commercial Finance)

About the role

A client of the recruiter is an ASX listed company seeking a Finance Business Partner for a genuinely commercial role focused on sales and profitability. The successful applicant will lead a direct report and work closely with sales, operations, supply chain and leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver commercial analysis and insights to improve sales, profitability, margins and overall business performance.
• Analyse customer, product, branch and business unit performance to identify opportunities and risks.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Evaluate pricing strategies, promotional activity and revenue assurance initiatives to maximise profitability.
• Develop financial models, business cases and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
• Track and report key financial and operational KPIs with actionable recommendations.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements and dashboard development.

Required profile

• Proven experience in Commercial Finance, FP&A, Finance Business Partnering or Commercial Analysis in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, management reporting and variance analysis.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and partner with operational, sales and leadership teams.
• Commercially minded, with a focus on profitability, pricing, margin improvement and business performance.
• Experience in inventory, retail, wholesale, distribution, FMCG or other operationally complex businesses is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Advanced analytical skills, turning large data sets into actionable insights.
• Strong systems and reporting capability, including ERP platforms, BI tools and dashboard development.

What we offer

• A genuine team culture and a high-performing segment.
• Reporting to an experienced leader with significant tenure in the organisation.
• Diverse stakeholder engagement across sales, operations, supply chain, marketing and finance.
• A clear progression pathway and a purely commercial role.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and key decision-makers, and the chance to manage a direct report.