Finance Business Partner | Consumer Goods

Job title : Finance Business Partner | Consumer Goods
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Will Nichols
Contact email : wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1721118
Client
Our client is a fast-growing consumer and retail business with a portfolio of highly recognisable lifestyle brands continuing to build momentum across the ANZ market. Backed by a strong leadership group and an established finance function, this is a business known for its culture, collaboration and ability to develop high-performing talent.

The Opportunity
Reporting into the Finance Director, this Finance Business Partner role will sit at the centre of the commercial finance function, supporting a broad range of operational and commercial stakeholders across the business.

The business is specifically looking for someone with strong retail experience who enjoys fast-moving environments and can confidently influence stakeholders outside of finance.

Key Responsibilities
• Deliver commercial insights and analysis to support strategic decision making
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting processes
• Partner closely with operational and commercial leaders across the business
• Support financial performance across retail, B2B and eCommerce channels
• Identify risks, opportunities and performance improvement initiatives
• Contribute to strategic and growth-focused projects
• Mentor and support a Finance Analyst within the team

About You
• Proven Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance experience
• Strong retail experience is essential
• Exposure across multi-brand or consumer environments preferred
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful commercial insights
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• CA or CPA qualified with strong analytical capability

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing consumer business with strong brands, exceptional culture and a finance team that will genuinely accelerate your development and exposure.

This search is being managed exclusively by Sharp & Carter. For a confidential discussion, please contact Will Nichols at wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au