Finance Business Partner | $170,000 Package

- Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Business Partnering

The Chance

A leading ASX-listed manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join its evolving finance team. Operating across a complex, multi-site environment, the business has a strong market position and has experienced significant recent growth.

Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, this role will support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and commercial analysis across key business divisions. You will play an important role in providing financial insights, improving reporting processes and supporting operational decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytically minded finance professional looking to develop their commercial finance and business partnering capabilities within a large, established organisation.

The Challenge

Your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the preparation of budgets, forecasts and monthly management reporting across key business units
- Analysing financial and operational performance, including costs, margins, working capital and key business drivers
- Preparing variance analysis and commentary to identify trends, risks and opportunities




- Working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights
- Supporting pricing reviews, customer profitability analysis and commercial modelling
- Assisting with month-end reporting, including P&L; analysis, inventory reconciliations and financial controls
- Contributing to business cases, capital expenditure analysis and cost improvement initiatives
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial accuracy and operational efficiency

The Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- CA or CPA qualified
- A background in a large chartered accounting firm, followed by industry experience in management accounting, FP&A;, commercial finance or a similar role
- Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, retail, wholesale, distribution or other product-based businesses
- Strong analytical capabilities, with an ability to interpret financial and operational data
- Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail and a willingness to develop commercial capabilities

📌 Finance Business Partner | $170,000 Package (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne