Head of Commercial Partnering - Foods

HEWITT FOODS PTY LTD; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values-Driven Organisation

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities to grow and develop

Support when you need it

The Hewitt Experience

Job summary

Hewitt Foods Pty Ltd is seeking a Head of Commercial Business Partnering to join the Group Support Services Office in Brisbane. Reporting to the Group CFO, this senior role partners with business leaders to strengthen commercial decision-making, governance and performance, translating strategy into financial outcomes with a focus on margin optimisation and cash flow.

You will lead a team, drive planning, investment decisions and financial risk management, and build capability across the broader

Qualifications

• 10+ years of finance and commercial experience in FMCG or related consumer goods sector.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into financial outcomes and drive margins.
• Experience with planning, budgeting, forecasting and capital investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute commercial strategy and provide guidance across growth initiatives, acquisitions, JVs and partnerships.
• Provide forward-looking commercial insights on margin, pricing, currency impacts, EBITDA, working capital and cash flow to optimise performance.
• Lead inputs into annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and capital planning, challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Strengthen commercial governance and financial risk management through controls, investment analysis, cash management and reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team while building capability across operational and sales teams.

Skills

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Influencing capability

Commercial leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

Job description

We’re seeking an experienced Head of Commercial Business Partnering to join Hewitt’s Group Support Services Office in Brisbane. Reporting to the Group Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership role partners closely with business leaders to strengthen commercial decision-making, governance and performance.

You’ll translate strategy into financial outcomes, with a focus on margin optimisation, capital efficiency, free cash flow and performance accountability. You’ll also provide commercial leadership across growth initiatives, planning, investment decisions and financial risk while building capability across the broader business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute commercial strategy and provide commercial guidance across growth initiatives, including acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships.
• Provide forward-looking commercial insights across margin, pricing, currency impacts, EBITDA, working capital and free cash flow to optimise business performance.
• Lead commercial inputs into annual planning, budgeting, forecasting and capital planning, challenging assumptions and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Strengthen commercial governance and financial risk management through robust controls, investment analysis, cash management and performance reporting.
• Lead, coach and develop the commercial team while building commercial capability across operational and sales teams and championing continuous improvement and technology.

About You

You’re a senior finance and commercial leader who has built your career in FMCG or a closely related consumer goods environment. You understand the commercial drivers of a fast-moving business, from pricing, margin and cost pressures through to forecasting, working capital and investment decisions.

Commercially astute and highly influential, you’re comfortable partnering with senior leaders and operational teams to turn financial insight into action. You bring a collaborative leadership style, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge assumptions while bringing stakeholders with you.

You Will Bring

• Highly developed business partnering, stakeholder management and influencing capability, with a track record of building trust and collaboratively solving problems.
• Strong commercial leadership capability across performance, budgeting, forecasting, investment decisions, cash flow and financial risk.
• A curious and considered leadership approach aligned with Hewitt’s values of integrity, excellence and resourcefulness, together with humility and a willingness to listen.
• 10+ years’ finance and commercial experience developed within agribusiness, food or a related field.
• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands‑on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.

Applications Close on 23 November 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.