Finance Business Partner - Commercial

Job title : Finance Business Partner - Commercial
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Contact name : Will Nichols
Contact email : wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1574670
The Company
My client is a large domestic manufacturing business with a large global client base. The organisation is growing quickly and sits within a market with uncapped growth potential, they have diversified product offerings and a history of stability and balance sheet strength.  With solid long-term contracts in place and a market-leading position, it is well poised for continuing profitability and steady long-term growth.

The Role 
- Reporting to the GM of Finance
You will be responsible for providing timely and relevant financial analysis for key decision-making, including gross margin forecasting and variance analysis, product scenario modelling, and financial support to the commercial and supply chain divisions.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Sales and Operational Planning
  • Collaborate with the Planning Manager as the Finance lead in the Sales and Operations Planning (SOP) process, providing financial input, analysis, and ‘what if’ scenarios for product mix and planning.
  • Offer financial and commercial insights to support decision-making within the SOP process.
Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Manage monthly Gross Margin Model finalization, ensuring accuracy of sales volume, pricing, freight rates, and COGS.
  • Oversee commercial and supply chain inputs for the Annual Budget, including budget assumptions, GM model, and supply chain costing analysis at a profit segment level.
Reporting and Analysis
  • Assist with monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and inventory reporting for the Finance Manager.
  • Provide monthly reports and analysis for the Executive and Board, monitoring key performance indicators (KPI) like revenue and gross margin trends.
  • Highlight performance trends and variances; perform Ad-Hoc reporting as needed for GM Commercial and GM Supply Chain.
To Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact Will Nichols via email: wnichols@sharpandcarter.com.au