Job Description

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.

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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.

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About the role

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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).

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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.

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

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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Support pricing, quoting, product costing,



margin optimisation and cost management initiatives.

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

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

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Identify and implement improvements across commercial and operational performance drivers

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Support strategic projects, business initiatives and investment decisions.

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Prepare budgets, forecasts and performance analysis against plan.

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

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

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

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

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Oversee inventory performance, stock reconciliation and working capital management.

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About you

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

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Exposure to operational environments such as distribution, manufacturing or B2B

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Manufacturing accounting experience will be highly regarded

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Strong ability to translate financial data into practical actions

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Confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels

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A proactive,



hands-on and solutions-focused mindset

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Strong communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills

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Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capability

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

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Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.

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Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (D365) ispreferred

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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

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Tertiary qualifications in Accounting

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CA or CPAcertification

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Who will thrive in this opportunity

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This role will suit someone who:

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

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Takes ownership and drives outcomes.

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Thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

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Enjoys working closely with stakeholders and operations.

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Is motivated by making a tangible commercial impact.

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

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Promotes a culture of safety, inclusion and respect.

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

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Why join Beijer Ref Group Australia

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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.

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Chance to influence commercial performance across a national business.

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Work directly with senior operational leaders and the General Manager.

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

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

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Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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Career development opportunities within a global organisation.

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📌 Finance Business Partner - North Lakes (Queensland)
🏢 Beijer Ref
📍 Queensland