Beijer Ref Group Australia is a leading HVAC&R; distributor and wholesaler with approximately 1000 employees and more than 100 branches nationwide. We operate a portfolio of industry-leading brands including Kirby, Beijer Ref Australia, Armcor AAD, Turner, QAE, HVAC and ACD Trade.

Our mission is to be the preferred provider of sustainable refrigeration and HVAC solutions. Making customers’ life easier by offering a broad assortment of the right products at the right time, together with excellent customer service through our skilled and engaged employees.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to work closely with the General Manager and operational leaders across ACD and Complete Air Supply (CAS).

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this role will play a key part in driving commercial performance across a multi-site business, delivering insights that support sales growth, margin improvement, inventory optimisation and cost control.

You will be responsible for maintaining strong financial discipline while influencing commercial outcomes through insightful analysis, performance reporting and business partnering.

This role is based in North Lakes, with regular interaction across our branch network and a requirement to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the General Manager and operational leaders to drive sales, margin, inventory and cost performance.

Provide actionable financial insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support commercial decision-making.

Analyse business performance and deliver recommendations that improve profitability, operational efficiency and working capital outcomes.

Support pricing, quoting, product costing,



margin optimisation and cost management initiatives.

Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making using data-driven insights.

Spend time in branches to understand business performance, build relationships and support operational leaders.

Identify and implement improvements across commercial and operational performance drivers

Support strategic projects, business initiatives and investment decisions.

Prepare budgets, forecasts and performance analysis against plan.

Lead month-end close activities and deliver accurate and timely financial and management reporting.

Ensure accurate P&L;, Balance Sheet and Head Office reporting requirements are met.

Maintain strong financial controls, including general ledger reconciliations and month-end procedures.

Maintain standard costs and analyse key cost drivers, including purchase price variances.

Oversee inventory performance, stock reconciliation and working capital management.

About you

Experience as a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Analyst, Management Accountant or similar commercially focused finance role.

Exposure to operational environments such as distribution, manufacturing or B2B

Manufacturing accounting experience will be highly regarded

Strong ability to translate financial data into practical actions

Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels

A proactive,



hands-on and solutions-focused mindset

Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability

High attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.

Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) ispreferred

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting

CA or CPAcertification

Who will thrive in this prospect

This role will suit someone who:

Wants to be a true business partner, not just a reporter of results.

Takes ownership and drives outcomes.

Thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

Enjoys working closely with stakeholders and operations.

Is motivated by making a tangible commercial impact.

Demonstrates behaviours aligned with our values: Committed, United, Engaged and Straightforward.

Promotes a culture of safety, inclusion and respect.

Has strong attention to detail and can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Why join Beijer Ref Group Australia

At Beijer Ref Group Australia, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact while building your career with a growing global organisation.

Opportunity to influence commercial performance across a national business.

Work directly with senior operational leaders and the General Manager.

Join a growing market leader in the HVAC&R; industry.

Hybrid working arrangement (minimum three days in the office).

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Career development opportunities within a global organisation.

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📌 Finance Business Partner - North Lakes
🏢 Beijer Ref
📍 North Lakes