Finance Business Partner - FMCG

Job title : Finance Business Partner - FMCG
Location : Sydney
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : Up to $160k Base + Super + Bonus
Contact name : Ben Parnell
Contact email : bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1669819
About the Company:
 
Our client is a global FMCG business with a range of iconic brands that aid the lifes of countless individuals across the world. This Finance Business Partner is a newly created role which aims to support the Sales and Marketing teams across the business. You will support and drive commercial outcomes via strategic financial insights. This role will lead 1 commercial analyst.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to provide commercial insights and analysis.
  • Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activity through analysis, ensuring ROI and profitability.
  • Lead the 5-year long range planning process and annual budget cycle
  • Deliver Net Revenue, Operating Income, and Working Capital targets
  • Coach and mentor the Commercial Finance Analyst, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of excellence and inclusion
  • Delivering variance analysis, performance reporting, and margin management.
  • Supporting new business cases, pricing decisions, and commercial initiatives.
  • Identify trends that will impact the company's financial position
  • Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
Skills and Experience:
  • 5 years + within Commercial finance/FP&A positions
  • CA or CPA qualified
  • Confident presenting and explaining financial data to non-financial stakeholders
  • Advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with financial modelling
  • Tableau/ Power BI/ Alteryx capability 
  • Industry experience in FMCG/Retail/Pharma or Physical product focused envrionment
What's in it for you?
  • A salary of up to $160k Base + Super + Bonus 
  • Manage 1 direct report (Commercial analyst)
  • International travel opportunities
  • Work in a business where finance is a genuine partner to operations
  • High visibility and impact role – your insights will shape decisions
  • Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in office and 2 from home.
  • Northern beaches location with WFH.
How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Parnell at Bparnell@sharpandcarter.com.au.