Finance Business Partner

Saunders; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing leave days

Employee Assistance Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Saunders International Limited in Australia is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive commercial and financial success across multiple business units.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, you will provide financial support, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis, embedding cost control and strategic decision support into projects.

Qualified CA/CPA with 5+ years' advisory experience and expert Excel skills will thrive in our fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA/CPA with ~5+ years' experience in advisory finance.
• Strong commercial acumen translating insights into business drivers.
• Excellent analytical skills in budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
• Clear communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced Excel skills and data presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support, insight and analysis for a portfolio of business units.
• Ensure cost control through recording, forecasting and reporting of financial matters.
• Support strategic decision-making across Saunders.

Skills

CA/CPA

Commercial acumen

Budgeting

Forecasting

Performance analysis

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Saunders International Limited (ASX: SND) is a multidisciplinary Australian company providing engineering, construction and industrial asset services across the complete asset lifecycle. Operating across the Defence & Government, Water, Energy and Resources, and Industrials sectors, Saunders specialises in fluid storage and transfer infrastructure, structural, mechanical and piping (SMP), industrial automation and electrical, civil and water infrastructure, and industrial asset and maintenance services.

Responsibilities

The Finance Business Partner will play a vital role in driving the commercial and financial success of a portfolio of business units within Saunders International Group. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the Finance Business Partner will work closely with operational and project leaders to provide financial support, insight, and analysis. The role is central to ensuring effective cost control of projects, including the accurate recording, controlling, forecasting, and reporting of all financial matters, while proactively helping to improve performance and support strategic decision-making across the business.

About you

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA) with approximately 5+ years’ experience, or proven experience in a similar advisory-focused finance role.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into business drivers and support decision-making.
• Exceptional analytical skills with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Clear, confident communicator who can influence and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient to expert in Microsoft Excel, with strong skills in data management, analysis, and presentation.
• Solid understanding of reconciliations and maintaining financial accuracy.
• Proven problem-solving ability with critical and analytical thinking.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a methodical approach.
• Appetite to drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, particularly within construction and asset services projects.
• Adaptable, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desirable

• Industry exposure in construction, resources, or relevant major projects.

The Benefits

At Saunders, we invest in our people because we believe it makes our team stronger and better equipped to deliver on our promise and values of OneTeam, Zero Harm, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.

• Market competitive remuneration
• Exposure to resources industry
• Flexible working arrangements negotiable with job requirements
• Supportive workplace culture
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing leave days
• Cost of Living Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

To Join The Saunders Team, You’ll Need

Full working rights in Australia

Contactable references

A clear criminal record check

To complete a pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol screening)

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. Unfortunately, because of the volume of applications we receive, we aren’t able to respond to every applicant.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Saunders embraces the values of an innovative and diverse workforce and recognises that inclusion sets us all up for success. We encourage applications from people of all ages, individuals with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, ADF veterans, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure a positive, barrier‑free recruitment experience and supportive workplace. All suitably qualified or experienced applicants will be considered.

We appreciate the time and effort that goes into each application. While we review every submission carefully, we aren’t always able to respond individually due to application volume.

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