Senior Finance Business Partner | 3 Months | Potential to Extend

Senior Finance Business Partner | 3 Months | Potential to Extend

Company: Sharp & Carter Finance and Accounting Location: Melbourne VIC Work type: full-time Remote/on-site: onsite

A significant ASX-listed organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner for an initial three-month contract. This role will provide critical support for a key acquisition and deliver commercial finance leadership to a business division, with the possibility of extension to a permanent position.

Reporting to the Commercial Finance leadership team, this is a practical finance business partnering role with two primary objectives: spearheading the finance workstream for the integration of a newly acquired business, and overseeing the month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial performance of a business unit. You will collaborate closely with operational and finance stakeholders to deliver commercial insights, manage divisional P&L performance, and ensure a seamless finance integration while upholding robust financial governance and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance integration activities associated with a recently acquired business.
• Manage the month-end reporting process for a business division, encompassing P&L reporting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support commercial decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and challenge.
• Analyse business performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Support strategic initiatives through commercial analysis and business case development.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and finance processes.
• Collaborate across finance and operational teams to ensure successful integration and smooth business-as-usual operations.

The Candidate

• Demonstrated experience as a Senior Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Manager, or Finance Business Partner within a large, complex organisation.
• Significant experience managing divisional P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting.
• Experience supporting finance integration activities during acquisitions or major business transformations is highly regarded.
• Strong commercial acumen coupled with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• A hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to add value quickly in a contract capacity.
• Experience within Home Care, Aged Care, or Healthcare is highly desirable. Candidates from a Big 4 background with subsequent commercial finance experience will also be considered.

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualification is essential.
• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial finance, financial reporting, and business partnering.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click the link provided. For further information, please contact Alex Cox at aco•@sharpandcarter.com.au.