Job Description

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a leading Australian manufacturing and FMCG organisation. Partnering closely with senior sales leaders and executive stakeholders, this position plays a critical role in driving business performance through financial analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, and revenue optimisation. This role offers a unique prospect to combine strong financial expertise with commercial leadership, working at both a strategic and operational level to improve profitability, strengthen planning processes, and support business performance initiatives.

Dutiesn

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- Partner with Sales Managers and senior leadership to develop financial strategies, annual budgets, and long-range planning initiatives.
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- Lead the forecasting and performance management process for the Sales division, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
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- Analyse weekly and monthly financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve business outcomes.
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- Drive revenue management initiatives and provide recommendations to optimise profitability and reduce inventory exposure.
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- Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) processes through accurate reporting and commercial analysis.
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- Monitor sales performance against budget and forecast, providing regular updates and variance analysis.
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- Deliver executive-level reporting for business reviews, quarterly performance meetings, and strategic planning forums.
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- Prepare, review, and challenge business cases, capital investment proposals, and strategic projects.
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- Provide commercial guidance to operational and sales stakeholders to ensure decisions align with profit, cashflow,



and working capital objectives.
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- Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
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- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
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- Build strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and executive leadership teams to drive collaboration and business success.
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Skills & Experiencen n
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
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- CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification highly regarded.
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- Extensive experience within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A;), Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering roles.
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- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or complex operational environments will be highly regarded.
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- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into clear business insights.
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- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing strategic decision-making.
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- Advanced financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis capabilities.
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- Strong understanding of revenue management, business performance frameworks, and planning processes.
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- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to present confidently at executive level.
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- Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.
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- Strong project management and problem‑solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.
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About the Companyn

This well‑established Australian organisation is a market leader within the manufacturing and consumer goods sector, supplying high‑quality products to domestic and international markets.

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📌 Finance Business Partner (Victoria)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Victoria