Finance Analyst / Business Partner

Align Talent Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible 2 days from home

Attractive salary package

Mentorship program

Positive office culture

Job summary

Align Talent Pty Ltd is seeking a Finance Analyst / Business Partner in Melbourne to translate data into actionable plans and partner with executive leadership to drive commercial outcomes. You will build models for pricing, tendering and profitability analysis, while supporting strategic decision‑making with stakeholders across the CEO, State Managers and Sales teams.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements (2 days from home) within a high‑growth Australian delivery and logistics business.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting or commerce.
• CA/CPA qualification would be an advantage but not essential.
• Ability to partner with the business and provide commercial advice.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis effectively.
• High level financial modelling skills.
• Experience in the logistics sector an advantage but not essential.
• Experience in preparing board‑level reports.
• Advanced Excel and comfort using AI tools to support analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Translate data and commercial insights into meaningful plans and actions.
• Partner with the CEO, Executive Team, State Managers and Sales team to support decision‑making.
• Support growth opportunities through market and competitor analysis.
• Build financial models to support pricing, rate reviews and tenders.
• Analyse client and contract profitability.
• Prepare and validate the financials in new business proposals and presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly board reports.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

Advanced Excel

Commercial analysis

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AI tools

Job description

The Company

With a head office on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD and operational sites spread across the country, our client is a rapidly growing Australian delivery and logistics business. They provide outsourced courier and delivery solutions to clients across a broad range of sectors including retail, e-commerce, automotive and healthcare.

The Role

Reporting directly to a well-credentialed Head of Finance, with direct exposure to the CEO, you will become a highly valued member of the business . As a true business partner, you will be able to communicate your analytics to operational stakeholders in order to identify commercial opportunities for the business. Your key duties will include, but will not be restricted to:

• Translating data and commercial insights into meaningful plans and actions
• Partnering with the CEO, Executive Team, State Managers and Sales team to support decision-making
• Supporting growth opportunities through market and competitor analysis
• Building financial models to support pricing, rate reviews and tenders
• Analysing client and contract profitability
• Preparing and validating the financials in new business proposals and presentations
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly board reports

The Successful Candidate

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced finance analyst / business partner and will have a track record of success in a highly regarded fast paced business. The following will be looked upon favourably.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, accounting or commerce
• CA/CPA qualification would an advantage but not essential
• Ability to partner with the business and provide relevant commercial advice
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis effectively.
• High level financial modelling skills.
• Previous experience in the logistics sector an advantage, but not essential
• Previous involvement in the preparation of board-level reports
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and comfortable using AI tools to support analysis and productivity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, proactive problem solver with high attention to detail

The Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive, high-growth, entrepreneurial business:

• A genuine business partnering role with real ability to influence the growth and performance of the business
• Flexible work arrangements with ability to work 2 days from home.
• Attractive salary package
• Positive office culture
• First class mentorship