Finance Business Partner - Global Pharmaceutical Org.

ClearCompany; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Pharmaceutical and FMCG organization in New South Wales is seeking a Finance Business Partner. This full-time role involves analyzing financial performance, providing commercial insights, and mentoring a Commercial Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in commercial finance, is CA or CPA qualified, and possesses advanced Excel skills. The position offers hybrid work arrangements, travel opportunities, and a chance to work in a high-impact role as a financial partner to Operations.

Benefits

International travel opportunities

High visibility role

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial finance or FP&A roles.
• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Ability to present financial data to non-financial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations for financial insights.
• Leading the 5-year planning process and annual budgeting.
• Delivering variance analysis and performance reporting.

Skills

Commercial finance/FP&A experience

CA or CPA qualification

Presentation skills for non-financial stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills

Tableau/Power BI/Alteryx capability

Industry experience in FMCG/Retail/Pharma

Job description

About the Company:

Our client is a global Pharmaceutical / FMCG organisation with a range of iconic brands that has been regarded as an "Employer of Choice" in their industry. This Finance Business Partner is a newly created role which will involve analysing the business, forecasting financial performance, generating & providing actionable commercial insights, and using influencing skills to drive profitable and sustainable growth for ANZ. This position is a permanent, full-time role with 1 direct report.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to provide commercial insights and analysis.
• Supporting marketing campaigns and promotional activity through analysis, ensuring ROI and profitability.
• Lead the 5-year long range planning process and annual budget cycle
• Deliver Net Revenue, Operating Income, and Working Capital targets
• Coach and mentor the Commercial Finance Analyst, fostering professional growth and promoting a culture of excellence and inclusion
• Delivering variance analysis, performance reporting, and margin management.
• Supporting new business cases, pricing decisions, and commercial initiatives.
• Identify trends that will impact the company's financial position
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years + within Commercial finance/FP&A positions
• CA or CPA qualified
• Confident presenting and explaining financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills, and hands-on experience with financial modelling
• Tableau/ Power BI/ Alteryx capability
• Industry experience in FMCG/Retail/Pharma or Physical product focused envrionment

What's in it for you?

• Manage 1 direct report (Commercial analyst)
• International travel opportunities
• Work for a Global "Employer of Choice"
• Work in a business where Finance is a genuine partner to Operations
• High visibility and impact role – your insights will truly shape decisions
• Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Northern Beaches location with WFH.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Jamie Burgess at [e-mail], quoting JB5119.