About the Organisation
Our client is a market-leading business providing critical support to the Australian retail sector. Handling hundreds of millions of dollars in turnover, they are seeking a commercially sharp Finance Business Partner to take full financial ownership of the P&L for one of their large business units, based out of their Mulgrave office.
The Role
Based in Mulgrave, you will act as the financial co-pilot to the operational leadership tea. You will own the P&L, drive profitability, and spearhead cost management initiatives. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a strong character to influence cost-reduction strategies and challenge difficult, remote operational stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
... Commercial Partnering: Act as the virtual financial advisor to the General Manager and operational leaders, translating data into operational strategy
P&L Ownership: Take full accountability for the business unit performance and margin optimisation.
Cost Management & Influence: Partner closely with remote operations to identify inefficiencies, champion cost-reduction initiatives, and influence stakeholders to adopt tighter financial discipline.
Stakeholder Challenge: Confidently challenge operational spending and assumptions, holding remote stakeholders accountable to budgets.
End-to-End FP&A: Lead the annual budgeting, monthly rolling forecasts, and variance analysis for the business unit.
About You
Qualifications: Fully qualified CA, CPA, or international equivalent.
Experience: Prior background in FMCG, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Retail is highly preferred.
P&L Scale: Proven track record managing large-scale P&Ls (hundreds of millions in turnover) with a history of delivering tangible cost savings.
Technical Skills: Strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Persona: Resilient, robust character with the ability to navigate difficult conversations, influence change, and drive cost-conscious behaviours remotely.
What’s on Offer
Direct ownership of a high-turnover business unit
Clear pathways for vertical career progression.
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Apply online now for immediate consideration.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
