Organisation

Our client is woven into the everyday lives of millions of Australian families, with a dominant global presence in the FMCG industry. Their portfolio reflects a deep understanding of consumer trends, convenience and great taste, without compromising on quality.

The organisation is consistently recognised, not just internally but across respected external frameworks, for being a top-tier employer, being voted "Top Australian Employer" historically.

Role

The role will report to the Commercial Manager and will work with the other Analysts & Business Partners.The role will provide financial analysis, support and commercial direction across their brand portfolio and supply chain team.

Key Responsibilities

- Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and financial planning cycles, building stronger accountability and confidence in the business outlook.
- Build financial models, scenarios and business cases that give stakeholders a clear basis for evaluating investments, cost‑saving initiatives and operational priorities.
- Work closely with Marketing, Sales and Category teams to spot performance gaps and commercial opportunities, turning analysis into practical recommendations - while also acting as a finance partner to Marketing Managers on investment decisions, cost discipline and process simplification.




- Bring a commercially minded, questioning approach to decisions on pricing, volume, product mix, investment and innovation, pressure‑testing assumptions rather than taking them at face value.
- Partner with Sales Finance on pricing strategy, revenue management and trade spend, with a focus on lifting revenue, margin and ROI - and work with Logistics and Supply Chain (transport, warehousing, import logistics) to understand cost drivers and improve cost‑to‑serve and service.
- Get ahead of issues through proactive, forward‑looking analysis, surfacing risks and opportunities before they materialise.
- Drive continuous improvement in reporting and systems (SAP, Business Objects and other data sources), strengthening broader financial capability across the organisation.

Qualifications

- CA/CPA
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar.
- Strong grasp of financial principles, budgeting, and forecasting
- Advanced Excel and modelling skills; ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) a plus
- Clear, confident communicator across all levels
- Sharp analytical thinker with robust problem‑solving skills
- Adaptable, collaborative, and thrives in fast‑paced environments
- Experience in a multinational setting, ideally in ANZ markets

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📌 Financial Analyst / Business Partner (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne