Finance Business Partner

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia PFD Food Services Full time
  • Based in Lytton, Brisbane
  • Full time permanent position
  • Great team and company benefits

PFD Food Services is a 100% Australian owned food service network, with 70 strategically located distribution centres around Australia. We deliver an extensive range of fresh meat and seafood together frozen products, drygoods, paper products and cleaning solutions to the food service industry.

Since 1943, we have been distributor of choice for cafés, restaurants, pubs, clubs, schools and any foodservice business that demands a wide range of products delivered with outstanding customer service. We've always believed in ourselves and our people, we know it takes every task, from every person in our business to help make our customers business a success. In 2021 PFD formed a partnership with another proud Australian company, Woolworths Group.

What does a day in the role look like?

This position will provide support to a State/Business Unit and their respective branches on financial and commercial tasks. The finance business partner is part of the Group Finance team are also responsible for end to end financial/commercial matters for the Region including month-end processes, budgets. Forecasts, business case preparation, reconciliations and ad-hoc tasks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyse, review and report on the financial performance and position of specified branches/regions on a monthly and annual basis against budgets, forecasts and last year
  • Investigate and explain variances, trends and anomalies including investigations of sales, margins, productivity, labour and material variances, inventory, direct and indirect costs
  • Prepare month end financials and yearend closes through processing of journals for provisions/accruals/adjustments
  • Prepare & distribute monthly presentation packs for consolidation and BPM reviews including insights and commentary
  • Liaise with Branch Managers, Area Business Managers and General Managers, and assist with achieving regional profitability and growth targets
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with company policy
  • Carry out analysis of system processes relating to assigned regions
  • Prepare general ad hoc reports
  • Regional budget preparation and analysis
  • Preparation of branch and regional forecasts
  • Assist with both internal and external audits as required.
  • Other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned from time to time

Key Competencies, Skills and Qualifications

  • CPA/CA Qualified with minimum 5 -7 years' experience in a commercial environment
  • Strong technical accounting, commercial skills and presentation skills
  • Framework and facts orientated approach is a must
  • Strong analytical / problem solving skills – provide actionable insights
  • Attention to detail is a must
  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence outcomes
  • Ability to multi-task assignments and appropriately prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a fast pacedenvironmentwith multiple responsibilities.
  • Both internally & externally focused thinker
  • Strong commitment to a team culture and performance
  • High levels of energy and drive – Performance based mindset, results orientated
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong computer skills with Intermediate / Advanced Excel (VBA), Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of TM1, Qlik and PowerBi an advantage

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking). In addition, we are offering the Woolworth's team benefits such as 5% off your weekly grocery shop, 10% at Big W and BWS plus more

Please submit your application (cover letter and resume) via the apply now link below

As part of our recruitment process, do you agree to undertake employment checks? These checks may include a medical assessment (including a drug/alcohol test and a Flu Vaccination), National Police History Check, Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CV's from Recruitment agencies / third parties and we will not be liable or responsible for any fees or costs associated with unsolicited CV's sent directly to Line Managers.

PFD Food Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer


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