Senior Finance Business Partner

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia The Hassett Group Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Our client is a fast-growing, purpose-led business transforming the way food moves from farm to table. With a focus on sustainability, affordability, and operational efficiency, this business is reshaping the food supply chain and tackling food waste at scale. Now entering an exciting phase of expansion, the business is building the financial leadership to support long-term growth and resilience.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded and hands-on finance professional to join a founder-led business with real momentum. As Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll take ownership of financial planning, performance reporting, margin analysis, and commercial support, working closely with operations, marketing, and the leadership team to influence key decisions and drive outcomes.

You'll be central to enabling confident, data-driven decisions while helping improve financial visibility and discipline across the business. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys making a tangible impact.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead cashflow forecasting, working capital management, and cost optimisation
  • Build and maintain robust financial models, budgets, and rolling forecasts
  • Deliver insightful reporting to founders, leadership, and investors
  • Oversee financial compliance including tax, payroll, superannuation, and BAS
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement across systems and reporting
  • Support commercial decision making with margin, CAC, and CLTV analysis
  • Partner with operations, marketing, and procurement to improve efficiency
  • Evaluate strategic initiatives such as new categories, partnerships, or M&A
  • Support investor reporting, capital planning, and risk management activity
  • Help foster cross-functional collaboration and financial accountability

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience in a senior commercial finance or FP&A role within FMCG, e-commerce, logistics, or subscription-based businesses
  • Strong financial modelling, planning, and analysis capability
  • Hands-on operator with a keen eye for detail and commercial insight
  • Skilled in interpreting operational data and turning it into strategic recommendations
  • Familiarity with capital planning, investor communications, or start-up governance is a plus
  • A proactive, improvement-oriented mindset with strong business partnering skills
  • Comfortable in a high-growth, founder-led, fast-changing environment

WHAT'S ON OFFER

  • High-impact role in a fast-growing, mission-led business
  • Direct access to founders and the leadership team
  • Broad commercial scope with opportunities to shape growth strategy
  • Collaborative, values-driven environment with strong momentum
  • A role where sustainability, innovation, and purpose truly align
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