Finance Business Partner

Amer Sports; City of Greater Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sports and outdoor industry is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic ANZ team. This role offers a strategic opportunity to support financial decision-making across multiple brands and channels, with a focus on performance optimization and growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving improvement. Join a certified Great Place to Work with a culture of collaboration and personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus + super

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career development

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance or business partnering role.
• Proven track record in multi-channel environments (Retail, B2B, E-commerce).

Responsibilities

• Deliver timely, insightful financial analysis across business units.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles aligned with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial insights.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

If you haven't heard of Amer Sports, you've definitely heard of our iconic global brands - Wilson, Salomon, Arc'teryx, and Atomic. We're an organisation of high-performance sports and outdoor brands that empower people to push boundaries - whether it's on the tennis or basketball court, ski slopes, hiking trails, or golf course.

We're excited to be recruiting a for a Finance Business Partner to join our dynamic and growing ANZ team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this new role is a strategic opportunity for a finance professional with strong commercial acumen to support a fast-paced, multi-brand, multi-channel environment. You'll work cross-functionally with teams across brand management, IT, supply chain, customer service, HR, and more - helping shape smarter financial decisions, optimize performance, and drive growth.

Why Join Us?

Here's a glimpse into the benefits and culture at Amer Sports ANZ:
• Competitive salary + bonus + super
• We're a certified Great Place to Work
• Free products and generous allowances to fuel your adventures
• Flexible hybrid working (incl. added school holiday flexibility)
• 6-Star Green Star rated HQ with a strong focus on sustainability
• Ongoing career development and personal growth support
• Regular staff days - from snow trips to fun runs
• Paid volunteering days - give back while on the clock
• Be part of a global powerhouse of brands with room to grow

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Deliver timely, insightful financial analysis across business units
• Build and maintain models to support business performance and forecasting
• Design and develop reports that support strategic decision-making

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles aligned with strategic objectives
• Monitor and report on variances, offering data-driven recommendations

Performance Monitoring

• Track and analyse KPIs, trends, and variances
• Present actionable insights and reporting to senior leadership

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure strong internal controls and SOX compliance
• Partner with the Internal Controls Manager to execute audit activities

Sales, Margin & Cost Optimization

• Analyse sales performance across channels - with a strong focus on Retail
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and margin improvements

Retail Support
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support our exciting expansion plans
• Develop business cases

Channel Strategy

• Develop financial strategies to grow Retail, B2B, and E-commerce
• Support expansion plans with financial modelling and analysis

Business Partnering

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial insights
• Provide support across all functions to drive informed decision-making

Team Leadership & Project Support

• Mentor junior team members and promote a high-performance culture
• Support the execution of local and global strategic projects as needed

Who We're Looking For:

You're a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, high-growth environment. Ideally, you'll bring:

• CA or CPA qualification
• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance or business partnering role
• Proven track record in multi-channel environments (Retail, B2B, E-commerce)
• Strong financial modelling, planning, and analytical skills ( Advanced Excel & Power BI)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Passion for driving improvement, solving problems, and influencing strategy

Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV and cover letter today and tell us why you're the perfect fit.

At Amer Sports, we value diversity of experience. If your background doesn't match every requirement but you believe you could add value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.