Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner

OTR. Making Life Easy.

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner on a 12 months fixed term contract who will be responsible for providing strategic financial support and actionable insights to internal stakeholders by analysing business performance and financial activities. You will leverage your financial expertise and analytical skills to drive improved business outcomes by identifying key financial drivers such as revenue, cost efficiency, profitability, and investment strategies. Joining our team offers significant growth opportunities as you focus on optimizing financial performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and influencing strategic decisions to enhance long-term financial success.

Who We Are

OTR is a revolutionary convenience brand that has grown from a South Australian icon to a national leader in convenience and fuel. Since its inception in 1984, OTR has consistently been amongst the fastest-growing convenience brands in the country, boasting a network of over 200 unique outlets.

Today, OTR is part of the Viva Energy group – an ASX-listed powerhouse with a driving ambition to become Australia's largest convenience retailer. Our combined network of more than 1,000 convenience locations around the country brings together Viva Energy Australia's incredible national footprint and OTR's history of industry-leading innovation. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team as we set out to redefine the retail landscape in Australia.

What we offer

- Be part of a forward-thinking Business teams with a strong track record of innovation in shaping the future of digital customer experiences
- Contribute towards a major growth story transforming the convenience industry in Australia
- Work in a supportive, fast-moving digital team with real impact on millions of customer interactions
- Work flexibly, with work from home and flexible working potential.
- Stay refreshed and alert with access to espresso coffee machines all day long (don't worry, we'll teach you how to use them too).
- Access to exclusive staff benefits via our OTR App.
- Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Your contributions

- Act as the main finance partner for the OTR brand, providing insights to help improve category performance and support decision making.
- Build strong knowledge in margin, pricing, inventory, and factors affecting total loss.
- Help category managers assess product mix, pricing, promotions, and supplier deals.
- Support planning activities like budgeting and forecasting for merchandise.
- Create regular reports to track performance vs. budget, forecast, and last year; highlight risks and suggest improvements.
- Work closely with stakeholders to support and challenge key decisions.
- Help consolidate reports and analysis for both OTR and Express brands.
- Review inventory returns, shrink levels, and margin breakdowns regularly.
- Assist in improving reporting tools and data analysis.
- Partner with IT teams to improve data systems and reporting structures.

What we are looking for

- Advanced Excel and Power BI Skills
- 3+ years of experience in similar roles.
- Background in a similar role within the retail industry is essential
- Proven background driving financial performance and support business growth through data-driven insights and analysis
- Being able to work across multiple stakeholders within a multi-faceted organization
- Excellent communication skills are essential for the position.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently with a collaborative and proactive approach to work.
- Retail experience is desirable, not essential.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

If you are enthusiastic about driving business success through data insights and are seeking a fulfilling role, we would love to hear from you.

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