Finance Business Partner

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

**Join the team**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced **Finance Business Partner**, who will play a pivotal role in delivering commercial thought leadership to the Kmart and Target **merchandise teams**.

Collaborating closely with the merchandise, inventory and trade functions across both brands as well as senior leaders within the organisation, you will identify, develop, and implement action plans to boost business performance and elevate commercial acumen.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a Finance Business Partner working with Kmart and Target, you will:

- Serve as the interface between finance and merchandise, inventory, and trade stakeholders, in order to drive improved business performance.
- Problem solve, identify trends and proactively address upcoming issues and opportunities.
- Deliver regular reporting, perform ad hoc analysis, and develop tools and processes to deliver insights, identify risks/opportunities, and support commercial decision-making.
- Lead budgeting and monthly forecasting/planning processes for stakeholders, ensuring inputs and outcomes make financial and commercial sense, and the functions meet their annual targets.
- Provide financial and commercial support to stakeholders on project cost control, performance reporting, and process improvements.
- Stay informed on industry trends and issues within retail.
- Lead the identification of new initiatives and facilitate common understanding and alignment across support areas.

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- A minimum of five years’ experience in a financial or commercial role.
- Experience with merchandise, inventory, trade or FMCG activities.
- Be CPA or CA qualified.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
- The ability to demonstrate thought leadership, initiative and operate in an autonomous manner.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Preferred experience with financial modelling.
- Preferred experience using SAP, TM1 and Excel.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, enabling you to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the prod