Finance Manager and Business Partner (Part-Time)

Looking for a Finance Professional Who Enjoys Making a Real Difference?

Some finance roles are about processing transactions and preparing reports.

This isn't one of them.

We're searching for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys understanding how a business operates, what drives profitability and how better information can support better decisions.

This is a adaptable part-time opportunity (25 hours per week, ideally spread across 5 days) suited to someone looking to combine meaningful work, commercial influence and work-life balance.

Our client is a well-established Australian business with an impressive track record and ambitious plans for continued growth. They are now seeking a Finance Manager and Business Partner to take ownership of the finance function and become a trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team.

This is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine influence; where your input will be valued, your experience respected, and your contribution visible across the organisation.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee the finance function and provide the financial leadership required to help the business continue to scale successfully.

This is a hands-on role, but equally important is your ability to interpret what the numbers are saying and help the business make informed decisions.

You’ll work closely with operational leaders, challenge assumptions, identify opportunities, improve reporting and provide commercial insights that influence strategy and performance.





The successful candidate will inherit a stable finance setting and be supported by external accounting and advisory specialists, allowing the role to focus on business performance, financial control, reporting and decision support.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Owning the finance function and ensuring the business has accurate, timely and meaningful financial information

Leading month-end reporting and management accounting activities

Monitoring financial performance and key business drivers

Providing insights and recommendations to support business growth

Commercial Performance & Analysis

Analysing profitability, margins and business performance trends

Supporting pricing and commercial decision-making

Identifying opportunities to improve operational and financial outcomes

Assisting with strategic planning and business initiatives

Using data and insights to support informed decision-making

Business Partnering

Acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO and leadership team

Providing financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis

Supporting investment and growth decisions

Helping leaders understand the financial impact of operational decisions

Contributing to broader business strategy and planning

Process Improvement & Reporting

Improving reporting capability and business visibility

Enhancing systems,



controls and financial processes

Driving automation and efficiency initiatives

Developing meaningful dashboards and performance metrics

Supporting a culture of continuous improvement

Leading and mentoring a small finance team

Creating accountability and high standards

Supporting team development and capability building

About You:

You are an experienced finance professional who enjoys being close to the business and influencing outcomes. You understand that great finance professionals don't simply report results - they help shape them.

Most importantly, you bring:

Strong commercial acumen and business understanding

Experience providing financial insights to senior stakeholders

Excellent management reporting and analytical capability

Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience

A proactive and solutions-focused mindset

The confidence to ask questions, challenge thinking and influence decisions

An SME mindset with a willingness to be hands-on when required

You are someone who enjoys autonomy, builds strong relationships and is comfortable operating as a trusted sounding board to business leaders.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Direct access to the leadership team

Genuine influence on business decisions

Broad role covering commercial, operational and strategic finance

Opportunity to shape reporting, processes and decision-making

Established business with strong foundations and growth ambitions

Support from experienced external finance and advisory professionals

Collaborative, practical and down-to-earth culture

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📌 Finance Manager and Business Partner (Part-Time) (Melbourne)
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