Finance Business Partner

About The Role

The Finance Business Partner plays a critical role in supporting the financial integrity, performance, and strategic decision-making of the business. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while acting as a key liaison between Finance and operational stakeholders across the organisation.

The role focuses on financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, transaction processing, and financial analysis, with particular emphasis on procurement, cost control, and operational efficiency. The Finance Business Partner works closely with the CFO and department leads to provide timely insights, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and contribute to the ongoing development of a scalable, in-house finance function across multiple regions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and commercially minded, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

What You'll Own

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, departmental performance reports, and cash flow reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all accounting entries are accurate, complete, and processed in accordance with accounting standards.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Generate regular and ad hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Provide financial analysis and commentary to support management decision-making.

Transaction Management

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and in accordance with internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and expense trends, identifying variances and risks as required.
• Support payroll processing in coordination with the Human Resources team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Process banking transactions and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are maintained.

Compliance, Controls, and Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Assist with the preparation of tax filings and provide support during external audits.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and well-organised financial records to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Support the CFO in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.

Business Partnering and Continuous Improvement

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.
• Prepare and analyse one-off financial transactions, projects, and commercial initiatives to support business growth and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with department leads to support budget preparation, forecasting, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to streamline accounting processes and improve systems, reporting, and controls.
• Stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, financial regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support the CFO in building and strengthening an in-house finance capability across multiple regions.

What You’ll Need

Education & Technical Capability

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Progressing toward or completed a recognised professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA or CFA pathway).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced spreadsheet capability (financial models, reconciliations, variance analysis, and data validation).
• Experience working with accounting and payment platforms (e.g., Xero/ERP systems, banking and processor data).
• Ability to work across multi-entity and multi-regional financial datasets.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, transaction services, or commercial finance roles.
• Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and working capital management.
• Exposure to fast-paced, high-volume operational environments (startup, healthcare, or multi-entity businesses preferred).
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis for operational stakeholders.
• Familiarity with audit support, tax compliance processes, and documentation standards.

Analytical & Commercial Skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve root-cause issues.
• Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial results into operational insights.
• Comfortable analysing trends in revenue, costs, margins, and cash flow to support decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining data accuracy and integrity.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Clear and professional communication skills with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to explain financial concepts in practical, operational terms.
• Confident working directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with ownership of outcomes.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised, process-driven, and dependable.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Adaptable in a fast-changing business environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in automation, efficiency, and scalable processes.
• Motivated to grow into broader commercial finance and leadership responsibilities.
  
  

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and awesome benefits package. 💰
• A supportive and positive work environment. 🌟
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career. 📈
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