Strategic Finance Partner, LBW Growth

DKSH Holding Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH ANZ Consumer Goods division seeks an experienced Commercial Finance professional to own the LBW value chain, drive profitable growth, and lead budgeting, forecasting and analytics across AU/NZ retailers.

Role offers broad exposure to acquisitions, business development, and leadership collaboration with senior stakeholders, delivering strategic finance outcomes and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in commercial finance, business partnering or FP&A leadership roles within FMCG/Beauty, retail, distribution or other fast-paced, customer-focused industries.
• CA ANZ, CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• High level of judgement and ability to operate under pressure.
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset.
• Structured, methodical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own the full value chain of the LBW business, including revenue, gross profit, EBIT, working capital, inventory and cash flow outcomes.
• Serve as the strategic finance lead, partnering with sales, marketing, operations and leadership to drive profitable growth and value creation.
• Lead analysis of key drivers focusing on Trade Spend, ROI, COGS analysis, inventory management and cash flow.
• Understand sales channels and their rebate/discount/terms structure; draw from prior working experience.
• Present financial insights and business performance outcomes to key clients and customers.
• Evaluate major customer negotiations, tenders, strategic partnerships and new opportunities.
• Ensure financial plans are aligned with strategic objectives and supported by data-driven insights.

Skills

Business partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project delivery

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Automation tools

Job description

DKSH ANZ Consumer Goods division seeks an experienced Commercial Finance professional to own the LBW value chain, drive profitable growth, and lead budgeting, forecasting and analytics across AU/NZ retailers.

Role offers broad exposure to acquisitions, business development, and leadership collaboration with senior stakeholders, delivering strategic finance outcomes and transformation initiatives.