Finance Business Partner - Capital

Finance Business Partner - Capital

Company: Metcash Limited Work type: contract Location: Heatherton Salary: Free onsite parking

Metcash began as a single family-owned corner store in 1927. For nearly a century, we have supported independent businesses and strengthened communities. Today, Metcash (ASX: MTS) stands as Australia and New Zealand's premier independent retail partner and wholesaler across the food, liquor, hardware, and tools sectors, achieving $19.5 billion in sales in FY25. We provide our network with support in marketing, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, and systems.

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner - Capital for a 12-month maternity leave contract with Total Tools Hardware Group (TTHG). In this role, you will directly influence how the business allocates millions of dollars annually. You will partner with senior leaders to shape decisions regarding significant capital investments, including store development, major projects, and technology initiatives. Your responsibilities will include challenging assumptions, verifying the viability of business cases, and ensuring every expenditure yields a strong return. This position is based at our Heatherton support office, with a requirement to commute to our Port Melbourne office once per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders across our tools and hardware divisions to guide capital investment decisions.
• Manage the end-to-end business case process for capital expenditure, encompassing stores, projects, and IT investments.
• Support and coordinate investment committee processes, ensuring all submissions adhere to governance requirements.
• Maintain and track the capital projects register, monitoring expenditure against budget for a substantial portfolio.
• Provide clear financial insights into capital performance, identifying risks, variances, and opportunities.
• Challenge assumptions and ensure business cases are commercially and financially sound.
• Collaborate closely with our parent company, Metcash, on reporting, serving as a key liaison between group and TTHG.
• Support IT capital reporting and partner with technology teams on major transformation initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• CA or CPA qualification with a robust accounting foundation.
• Experience in finance business partnering, FP&A, or commercial finance roles.
• Proven experience with capital projects, investment governance, or managing large-scale capex spend.
• Strong financial modelling skills and the ability to assess business cases (e.g., Capex vs. Opex).
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multiple teams.
• Experience operating within complex environments with numerous concurrent projects.
• Strong attention to detail and an understanding of governance and approval processes.

What We Offer:

We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters your well-being, growth, and belonging:

• Career Growth: Access to extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Recognised as a Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion.
• Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap below 5% (WGEA 2024-2025).
• Mental Health: Gold accreditation from Mental Health Australia.
• Flexibility: Accredited as a Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace.

About Us:

Total Tools & Hardware Group (TTHG), a division of Metcash, is a national network dedicated to building stronger communities through hardware and tool retail. Supported by well-known brands such as Mitre 10, Total Tools, and Home Timber & Hardware, TTHG empowers independently owned, joint venture, and company-owned stores across Australia. Our commitment to local ownership and expert advice equips tradies, builders, and DIY enthusiasts with the necessary resources for any task. From the trade-quality tools offered by Total Tools to the reliable hardware from Mitre 10 and HTH, TTHG is instrumental in supporting Australia's building and renovation sector.

This role is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We kindly request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting profiles or making contact regarding this opportunity.

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