Senior Finance Business Partner | Mon - Fri | Melbourne Support Centre

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our dedicated and professional team on a permanent, full-time basis at our Melbourne Support Centre in the CBD. 

About the role:

As Senior Finance Business Partner, you will provide strategic financial leadership, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to influence key business decisions and drive sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional analytical capability, commercial acumen, commercial modelling skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.

Working closely with the General Manager of Operations, you will manage the profitability of an existing portfolio of clients, in conjunction with assessing and driving business growth, developing commercial models and presenting business cases to senior leaders.

You will establish strong relationships with clients and partner with key stakeholders in the business, aimed at embedding the customer centric culture by identifying opportunities for standardised service offerings and continuous profit improvement projects.

More specifically, core duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Commercial:

• •Drive new business growth by developing robust commercial models for new tenders and contract retentions, incorporating key assumptions, pricing analysis and commercial recommendations.
• •Simultaneously lead multiple bid development processes, directing and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
• •Preparing pricing and drafting variations for new business related to existing contracts.
• •Prepare approval memos for presentation to the CEO, CFO & Finance Head.
• •Business case development and CAPEX requests.
• •Profit Improvement Plan development, implementation and delivery.
• •Contract reviews, contract variations and contract rate escalations.

Financial:

• •Lead the evaluation and analysis of operational site performance in order to optimise profitability and efficiencies.
• •Prepare, distribute and present the annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to the business including analysis and insights.
• •Ensure appropriate financial governance, policies and procedures are in place to ensure the integrity of the site financial processes including billing, cash, labour, stock and asset management.
• •Support the financial month end process.
• •Identify and manage commercial and financial risk within the business and advise on appropriate mitigation measures.
• •Participate in national commercial projects and mobilisations, identifying opportunities for standardisation and continuous improvement projects.
• •Assist with debtor collection.

Operational:

• •Ensure operational and subcontractor compliance with national business controls, systems, processes and contract requirements.
• •Assist in driving change in relation to site financial processes, setting the tone for a positive working culture and role modelling behaviors for the way the business will operate.
• •Provide analytical support including data gathering, analysis, interpretation and providing recommendations.
• •Support the growth and development of site managers through providing financial and commercial coaching and mentoring.
• •Periodical site visits.
• •Contract compliance reviews and analysis.

Reporting:

• •Assist with the delivery of month end accounts preparation and reporting within strict guidelines and timeframes.
• •Continually develop and improve reporting processes, timing and generation of monthly management reports.

Qualifications:

• •CA/CPA Qualified.
• •Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.  
• •Proven experience in building commercial models.
• •Proven experience in contract negotiation and administration with a sound understanding of general forms of contract including Australian standards. 
• •Strong analytic, commercial, and modelling skills with attention to detail.  
• •Demonstrated ability in meeting multiple deadlines and establishing priorities.
• •Ability to create processes where gaps are identified.
• •Ability to pivot quickly as requirements change, with limited process structure.
• •Ability to resolve commercial queries with limited information.
• •Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• •Proficient skills in MS Office applications such as Word and Outlook with a high proficiency required in use of Excel.
• •Availability to travel to conduct due diligence, commercial reviews & provide training to on-site managers.

 

How to apply?  

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team within a global organization that is a leader in the operations, maintenance, and refurbishment of non-process infrastructure. If you’re looking for a supportive, inclusive work environment that encourages growth and personal development, we encourage you to apply.

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of Sodexo!