Commercial Business Partner

Ambition Recruitment; North Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Recruitment partners with a global insurer to recruit a Commercial Business Partner in Sydney who will balance hands-on FP&A with genuine business partnering. This role reports to the Head of Business Partnering and provides financial insight across Australia and New Zealand.

You'll lead budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and management reporting, influence senior stakeholders, coach junior team members, and support transformation initiatives during a period of change.

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Business Partnering, Commercial Finance or FP&A roles.
• Strong modelling, budgeting and forecasting capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to provide commercial insights and financial support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning across designated areas.
• Develop financial models and business cases for investments.
• Analyze performance, identify trends and make actionable recommendations.
• Deliver management reporting and variance analysis for executives.

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

TM1

Tools

TM1

Job description

Global Insurance Leader | Sydney CBD | Hybrid Working

Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing hands-on FP&A responsibilities with genuine business partnering?

We are partnering with a leading global insurer to recruit a Commercial Business Partner who will play a key role in supporting business performance across Australia and New Zealand. This is an opportunity to join a well‑known brand during a significant period of transformation, working closely with senior stakeholders while helping shape the future direction of the finance function.

Reporting to the Head of Business Partnering, this position will act as a trusted advisor to the business and serve as the second-in-command within the team. You'll enjoy broad exposure across the organisation, partnering with leaders to influence decision‑making, drive commercial outcomes and provide valuable financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to provide commercial insights and strategic financial support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and planning activities across designated business areas.
• Develop financial models and business cases to support key commercial decisions and investment opportunities.
• Analyse business performance, identify trends and provide actionable recommendations.
• Deliver meaningful management reporting and variance analysis to support executive decision‑making.
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and help enhance reporting capability across the business.
• Work closely with a range of stakeholders across finance and the broader organisation.
• Provide guidance and coaching to junior members of the business partnering team.

About You

We're looking for a commercially focused finance professional who combines strong technical capability with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance or FP&A role.
• Strong financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting capability.
• Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Prior insurance industry experience or a strong understanding of insurance business drivers.
• Advanced analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience using TM1.
• Curiosity around emerging technologies and a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• The ability to thrive in a changing environment and contribute positively through periods of transformation.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly respected global insurance brand.
• Opportunity to make a visible impact during a period of significant change.
• Broad exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• A genuine blend of commercial finance and business partnering.
• Work for an approachable and supportive leader who values collaboration and development.
• Excellent opportunity to learn, develop and broaden your commercial skillset within a complex and dynamic business.

If you're looking for a role that offers both strategic influence and hands‑on commercial finance responsibility, we'd love to hear from you