Senior Finance Business Partner - Performance Materials

Location: Melbourne | Work Type: Full Time | Hybrid: 3 days in office / 2 days WFH

About the Business:

Join a global distribution services business that helps companies grow across Asia and beyond, providing market expansion services across Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology. With over 33,000 employees across 37 markets, this highly acquisitive business has grown from $60m to $600m revenue in ANZ and continues to drive innovation and growth through strategic acquisitions.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the Performance Materials division. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance Business Partnering, this pivotal role will drive financial analysis and commercial insights, directly influencing pricing, supplier negotiations, and new business initiatives. It's a mini-CFO style position offering high levels of autonomy, blending strategic analysis with hands-on financial responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modelling, margin analysis, and commercial assessments.
• Develop pricing strategies and support supplier negotiations.
• Partner with sales, procurement, and supply chain teams to drive profitability.
• Deliver insightful performance reporting, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Evaluate external market impacts (FX, tariffs, material costs).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Actively contribute to integration of acquisitions and strategic initiatives.

About You:

• Degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (CPA/CA/CFA preferred).
• 5+ years' experience in commercial finance, FP&A, or business analysis.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, and SAP (essential).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills.
• Experience in performance materials, chemicals, or specialty ingredients highly desirable.
• Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Why Join Us?

• Autonomy & ownership: Operate as a mini CFO.
• Growth focus: Be part of a business with a strong acquisition pipeline.
• Dynamic environment: Collaborative, humble, and results-driven leadership.
• Financial rewards: Bonus structure linked to EBIT and working capital improvements.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model with exposure to high-impact, strategic work.

Interested?

Interviews commencing soon. Take the next step in your finance career with a global, growing, and dynamic distribution services business. Apply today!

Job Reference No: 06810-0013244611MG

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