Finance Business Partner

Kinetic It; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness resources

Hybrid work options

Training and development programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kinetic IT, a leading Australian IT services provider, is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Strategic Finance team in Canberra. You’ll turn financial data into clear insights that support decision-making and portfolio performance across federal government, defence and emergency services.

This role offers exposure to AI, Power BI reporting and advanced planning within a fast-paced, supportive team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in finance with forecasting and planning experience.
• Track record in financial analysis and planning in a complex environment.
• Experience with AI exposure and adoption.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365, Workday or Adaptive Planning is advantageous.
• CPA/CIMA/CA certified.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to portfolio stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly reporting including actuals, budgets and forecast variances.
• Partner with leaders to understand performance, risks, opportunities and commercial impacts.
• Review utilization and inputs to support accurate outcomes.
• Perform revenue checks including invoicing, WIP, deferred revenue and reconciliations.
• Monitor costs, overheads and spend patterns for improvements.
• Build understanding of processes and drivers influencing performance.
• Support forecasting, scenario modelling and financial planning with Power BI.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency.
• Maintain financial reports and dashboards for timely insights.
• Identify process improvements, financial risks and opportunities.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Complex environment

AI exposure

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CPA/CIMA/CA certified

Tools

Dynamics 365

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

About The Role

Location: Canberra

Employment type: Full Time

Kinetic IT is looking for a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join our Strategic Finance team, supporting a complex portfolio across Federal Government, Defence and Emergency Services. Reporting to the Lead Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with stakeholders to turn financial data into clear insights that support decision-making and improve portfolio performance. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong finance experience who is looking to move beyond task-based finance activity, is ready to build their business partnering capability, develop commercial judgement and contribute to a fast-paced, supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Analyse financial performance, trends and key drivers to provide clear insights and recommendations to portfolio stakeholders, including contributing to monthly performance reporting, management commentary and portfolio review processes.
• Prepare and support monthly reporting, including actuals, budget and forecast variance analysis
• Partner with operational and portfolio leaders to understand performance, risks, opportunities and commercial impacts.
• Review utilisation and related operational inputs to support accurate financial outcomes.
• Perform revenue checks, including invoicing, work in progress, deferred revenue and related reconciliations.
• Monitor costs, overheads and spend patterns, highlighting risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Build a strong understanding of business processes, systems and commercial drivers that influence financial performance.
• Support forecasting, scenario modelling and financial planning activities, including updates to Power BI reporting and financial models.
• Leverage AI tools and practices to improve efficiency
• Maintain financial reports, dashboards and underlying data to ensure accuracy, consistency and timely insights.
• Apply critical thinking to identify process improvements, financial risks and opportunities to enhance commercial performance

What you'll bring to the table:

Ideally using your service based industry experience coupled with your utilisation and people analysis skills:

• 5 years+ working in the finance field with experience in forecasting and future planning
• Demonstrated track record of financial analysis and planning
• Experience working in a complex environment
• Exposure and interest to AI
• Exposure to Dynamics 365, Workday and/or Adaptive Planning is an advantage
• CPA/CIMA/CA certified
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow and the ability to take on a challenge

This role will provide the right candidate a real opportunity to learn and grow.

About Kinetic IT

Kinetic IT is a leading Australian IT services provider specialising in Intelligent Workplace, Cloud, Cyber Security, Digital Infrastructure and IT Service Management. We are unlocking the potential of technology to enrich lives of Australian communities. For more than 25 years, we've partnered with some of Australia's most important organisations, helping them deliver essential services relied upon by our communities including government, critical infrastructure, education, law enforcement, defence, emergency services, utilities, and transport.

Be You, Create the Future

At Kinetic IT, we're driven by a shared passion for technology, customer success, and community impact. With over 1,500 talented people working across Australia, we deliver world-class capabilities with a local touch - helping shape the future of tech, here and beyond. We value individuality and foster an inclusive culture where you're safe to be your best, real self. We tackle challenges together, celebrate success together, and make sure everyone feels valued, supported, and proud of the work they do. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of all abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and genders. We're proud to be an Indigenous and Veteran-friendly employer.

The Kinetic IT Difference

• Growth-focused culture - Formal training, mentoring, vendor exam support, communities of practice and regular development reviews.
• Advance your career - Access new roles via our internal 'Opportunity Marketplace' careers hub.
• Flex your work - Hybrid options, flexible hours, mobility and part-time roles (customer needs permitting).
• Celebrate together - Social events, cultural celebrations, end-of-year functions and more.
• Wellbeing matters - Health and wellness resources, tailored leave and support options and EAP access.
• Other Perks- Access to our employee discounts platform, discounted gym membership and more.

Advertised: 11 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time