Finance Business Partner – Marketing & Technology - KFC Head Office

KFC Adco Limited; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KFC Adco Limited is seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to shape the financial performance of advertising, technology and digital investments at KFC Australia. You will collaborate with Marketing, Digital, Technology and Finance to turn numbers into insights and influence investment decisions.

Join a dynamic team with a focus on planning, forecasting and reporting, while supporting cash flow planning and intercompany transactions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis or finance business partnering.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner for marketing, technology and digital investments.
• Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasts and financial reporting with variance analysis.
• Monitor performance against budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and propose actions.
• Support business cases and investment analyses for technology and digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve commercial outcomes and reporting controls.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

# Finance Business Partner – Marketing & TechnologyKFC Head Office## Job Description* Shape financial performance across KFC Australia's marketing, technology and digital investments* Partner with key stakeholders to drive commercial insights and influence investment decisions* Enjoy flexible, hybrid working arrangementsLove getting behind the numbers and understanding what really drives business performance? Here's your chance to make an impact at one of Australia's most iconic brands!We're looking for a commercially minded **Finance Business Partner** to help shape the financial performance of KFC's advertising, technology and digital investments.Working closely with teams across Marketing, Digital, Technology and Finance, you'll turn numbers into meaningful insights, influence key investment decisions and help drive initiatives that make a real difference across our restaurant network.**HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS OUR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER*** Act as the key finance business partner for KFC's advertising cooperative (ADCO) and technology investment activities* Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasting and financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance commentary* Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and recommended actions* Manage advertising fund reporting, reconciliations, contributions and financial adjustments* Provide commercial and financial support for technology and digital initiatives, including business cases, investment analysis and benefit tracking* Analyse technology expenditure and investments across restaurant systems, kiosks, payment platforms and other digital initiatives* Partner with Marketing, Digital and Technology teams to improve commercial outcomes and support informed decision-making* Support cash flow planning, funding requirements, supplier payments and intercompany transactions* Work closely with Financial Control and shared services teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting* Provide guidance and support to an Assistant Accountant, while improving financial controls, processes and ways of working**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**You're a commercially savvy finance professional who loves getting into the detail, building strong relationships and turning complex numbers into practical business insights. You're comfortable balancing competing priorities and enjoy working with different teams to make things happen.Ideally, you'll bring:* 5+ years' experience across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis or finance business partnering* A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field* CA, CPA or CIMA qualified, or currently working towards a professional qualification* Strong financial modelling, Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful commercial insights* Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders across different teams and levels