Finance Business Partner

seek.com.au; Georges River; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a premier Australian multi-site retail operator. You will own end-to-end accounting, balance sheet controls and provide actionable financial analysis to support executive decision-making.

Based in the greater Hurstville area, this hands-on role offers high ownership, career progression, and a base salary of $150,000-$160,000 plus super. Join a resilient business driving growth across national networks.

Qualifications

• Full CA or CPA accreditation is mandatory.
• Experience in a broad Management Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant, or Finance Business Partner role within a multi-site retail, FMCG, or commercial environment.
• Hands-on capability with month-end procedures, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills to identify drivers and present findings to management.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/reporting software proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end closing processes and prepare detailed management accounts.
• Perform P&L and balance sheet reconciliations and maintain internal controls.
• Provide variance commentary for leadership and board packs.
• Support rolling forecasts, annual budgeting cycles and cash flow analysis.
• Identify and resolve reporting anomalies and ensure tax and statutory compliance.
• Continuously seek to streamline financial workflows and enhance reporting systems.

Skills

Month-end closing

Financial analysis

Balance sheet reconciliations

Variance analysis

Excel advanced

Education

CA or CPA accreditation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Looking for a broad, dynamic finance role focused on core accounting execution and meaningful financial analysis?

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a sharp, proactive Finance Business Partner to join the finance team of a premier Australian multi-site retail operator. Operating a vast national network with aggressive growth plans, our organisation relies on a strong, agile finance function to maintain financial control, manage core reporting, and support strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this position is ideal for a hands-on doer who takes complete ownership of core accounting execution. You will be responsible for rolling up your sleeves to manage end-to-end operational accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and day-to-day financial controls, delivering accurate, high-quality numbers and analysis directly to the Finance Manager to support executive-level reporting.

The role and responsibilities:

In this highly operational position, you will be the core accounting engine of the team, taking ownership of routine financial workflows while digging into the numbers to provide clear variance commentary for leadership.

Core responsibilities include:

• Hands-on accounting and control: Execute month-end closing processes, prepare detailed management accounts, perform complex P&L and balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain robust internal controls.
• Financial analysis and insights: Analyse store-level performance, monitor product margins, and dissect cost structures, delivering clear variance analysis directly to the Finance Manager.
• Reporting preparation: Build accurate, high-quality monthly financial reporting packs and board schedules that explain the story behind the numbers.
• Forecasting and planning support: Assist the Finance Manager with rolling financial forecasts, annual budgeting cycles, and cash flow analysis across our national network.
• Operational accuracy: Identify and resolve reporting anomalies, ensure tax and statutory compliance, and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Process optimisation: Continuously seek ways to streamline day-to-day financial workflows, automate routine accounting tasks, and strengthen corporate systems.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a grounded, detail-oriented financial professional who thrives in a fast-moving, high-volume retail, wholesale, or distribution environment. You take genuine pride in numerical accuracy and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to get the core work done, while possessing the analytical capability to articulate what the numbers mean.

Your background:

• Professional qualifications: Full CA or CPA accreditation is mandatory.
• Relevant experience: Solid track record in a broad Management Accountant, Senior Financial Accountant, or operational Finance Business Partner equivalent role within a multi-site retail, FMCG, or commercial environment.
• Hands-on capability: Strong core technical accounting expertise with proven experience executing month-end procedures, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Analytical skills: Ability to dig beneath the surface of financial data, identify underlying drivers, and present clear findings to the Finance Manager.
• Technical capability: Advanced Excel proficiency; hands-on experience with modern ERP systems and reporting software is highly regarded.
• Personal attributes: Strong work ethic, high attention to detail, and a self-motivated, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Why apply?

This is a key operational role within a resilient, expanding Australian business that offers genuine stability and career progression.

• High-ownership role: Take complete responsibility for core accounting deliverables and see the direct impact of your financial work on executive reporting.
• Attractive remuneration: Competitive base salary of $150,000-$160,000 + super, reflective of the scope and scale of the position.
• Convenient location: Based in the greater Hurstville area, providing a modern local workplace close to major transport networks without the hassle of CBD commuting.
• Supportive team: Work alongside an experienced, collaborative Finance Manager and wider finance team in a business committed to continuous growth.