Finance Manager - Merchandising

Job title : Finance Manager - Merchandising
Location : Victoria
Job type : Contract or Temp
Job reference : 1718950
A leading national business within the food and distribution sector is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This is a highly commercial role partnering closely with Buying, Replenishment and Operational teams, with a strong focus on profitability, supplier performance, promotions analysis and strategic decision support.
Working within a fast-paced and evolving environment, you will play a key role in driving financial performance, improving processes and influencing commercial outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with Buying and Operational teams to provide commercial insights and financial guidance
  • Lead forecasting, budgeting and reporting across supplier rebates and income streams
  • Develop and analyse fully costed P&Ls by supplier and product category
  • Drive promotional effectiveness reporting and support data-led commercial decisions
  • Identify margin improvement, cost-saving and stock optimisation opportunities
  • Support business cases, transformation initiatives and strategic projects
  • Deliver accurate financial reporting, forecasting and performance analysis to senior stakeholders
  • Contribute to ongoing process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
About You
  • CA/CPA qualified with strong commercial finance capability
  • Proven experience in finance business partnering within retail, FMCG, food, merchandise or commercial operations
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
  • Advanced Excel capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights
  • Confident stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the business
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation during an exciting period of transformation and change. You will be stepping into a visible and commercially impactful role, working closely with senior leadership and key operational stakeholders.
The business offers a collaborative and high-performing culture, with the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the organisation.
 

To apply, please submit your CV via Seek or contact Danielle Bower at Sharp & Carter for a confidential discussion.