Finance Business Partner

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia AFM - Association Française du Marketing Full time

About the Role

Are you a strategic finance professional ready to make a global impact? Kao Australia is seeking a Commercial Finance Business Partner to lead financial planning and analysis for the Bondi Sands Global business, located in Port Melbourne (with the ability to work from East Malvern as required). This is a high-impact role that partners across departments to drive commercial outcomes, support strategic initiatives, and deliver financial insights that shape the future of a globally recognized brand.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead the commercial build of annual budgets, long-term plans, and monthly forecasts. Partner with cross-functional teams to align financial and operational goals.
- Commercial Partnering
Act as the primary financial advisor to business units, providing insights on profitability, resource allocation, and investment feasibility.
- Profit Management
Drive month-end close processes, variance analysis, and performance reporting to ensure accurate financial outcomes.
- NPD Staging Gate
Lead financial modeling and commercial assessment of new product development projects, supporting decision-making from concept to launch.
- Business Planning & OKRs
Contribute to the achievement of Australian & Global Accounting and Finance strategies, including ESG and transformation goals.
- Accounting & Professional Development
Ensure compliance with Kao and IFRS accounting standards, support audits, and contribute to policy development.

What You’ll Bring

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Member of a professional accounting body
- 5–10 years of finance and management experience
- Advanced Excel skills; SAP/BI/BPC experience preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure
- Experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic planning
- A collaborative mindset and customer service orientation

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and innovation, supporting a globally recognized brand with ambitious growth plans. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, driving commercial success and shaping the future of Bondi Sands.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

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