Organisation Profile
Our client is a globally recognised FMCG manufacturer with an iconic portfolio of household brands. As the business evolves its bringing a newly scoped Finance Business Partner role supporting brand strategy and new product development.
Role Overview
This Finance Business Partner role supports the Activity Management team by providing financial analysis, governance and decision support to optimise commercial investment and drive profitable growth. Reporting to the Head of FP&A; and Category Finance, you'll act as a critical financial and analytical hub connecting Finance, Marketing, Sales & Strategic Revenue Management ensuring financial robustness around new product development and brand strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Act as finance business partner for your respective brand, supporting brand strategy and delivery against operational and long-range plans
Develop strategic partnerships with the portfolio team, understanding the competitive landscape and uncovering growth opportunities
Partner with Strategic Revenue Management to roll out ROI models and best practices evaluating promotional activity and pricing strategy
Drive portfolio mix decisions in line with business strategy
Lead projects that improve business processes, partnering on major launches, portfolio changes and post-launch reviews
Establish and drive digital tools, reporting and a value-creation mindset within the local sales/channel organisation




Support ad-hoc brand activities through financial evaluation and recommendationsUse market data to run size-of-the-prize simulations for new product launches
Why This Role Stands Out
Genuine seat at the table on brand strategy and new product development, not just BAU reporting
Broad cross-functional exposure across Finance, Marketing, Sales and Strategic Revenue Management
Opportunity to work with modern digital and AI-driven tools to accelerate insight generation
Still a genuinely family-oriented culture despite its global scale, with strong work-life balance
Attractive benefits including novated leasing, superannuation co-contribution matching, and discounted gym membership
Hybrid working arrangements (3 days office, 2 days from home)
Ideal Candidate
You're an emerging finance professional with robust analytical capability and a genuine interest in commercial and brand partnering. Category or trade finance experience isn't essential, it's something you can build here. You have a solid finance foundation and an understanding of how sales, pricing and cost structures interrelate will set you up well. You're a confident communicator who can translate financial detail into a story that lands with non-finance stakeholders.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field
CPA/CA or equivalent highly advantageous
1-3 years' experience in accounting, finance or audit environments
Experience within FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail or a Big4 background is advantageous
Strong analytical and insights capability
Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting financial insight to non-finance audiences
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📌 Finance Business Partner - Marketing & Sales (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne