Finance Business Partner

About Us

GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF's product range is diverse and includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products, and animal feed. GWF's business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI, and Jasol.

DON's heritage goes back to the late 1800s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork.

We take great pride in our skills, techniques, and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We've grown from a small family business to become one of Australia's largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group.

DON is also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Finance Business Partner – OOH Sales, you will collaborate with the Commercial team to optimise financial planning, reporting, and processes across retail and foodservice channels. With your expertise in ERP systems (preferably SAP), advanced Excel skills, and data visualisation tools like Tableau, you'll drive actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Your role includes preparation of forecasts, financial analysis, and enhancing pricing and promotional effectiveness.

We are looking for someone with experience in FMCG retail (e.g., large supermarkets) or foodservice, who can bring proven processes from previous roles and adapt them to deliver value.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial teams to develop financial plans and execute pricing strategies.
• Analyse and optimise promotional effectiveness, trade spend, and margin improvement.
• Prepare and present financial performance insights using Tableau and other BI tools.

Why Join Us

Our Purpose is to Craft food that brings out 'the good'.

When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.

We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Flexible work arrangements
• Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Global career opportunities
• Various recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Study Assistance

About You

You have 1-5 years of experience in FMCG or foodservice industries, paired with strong technical skills in ERP systems like SAP and advanced Excel proficiency. You're adept at leveraging Tableau for data visualisation and have a proven track record in financial planning and process improvement. Your ability to adapt proven processes and systems from previous roles will be highly valued.

Applications

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to

Applicants for this position may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol tests, and a security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants.

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor, and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy, we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.