Finance Business Partner

Finance Business Partner Join to apply for the Finance Business Partner role at Officeworks . About Us At Officeworks we make bigger things happen. Our customers, our team, and our community are our heart and soul. We work fast-paced, innovative, and inspiring, with close to 10,000 team members and a national footprint of more than 173 retail stores across Australia. We focus on delivering a wide range of products at low price and great service, inspiring new ideas and thinking outside the box. We are about kicking goals, having a laugh, supporting each other and being rewarded for our efforts. We teach customers something new, support the community, and make a difference. About The Role Do you have a wealth of experience in commercial finance and transformation and are looking to take on a role where you can make an impact? Join our Commercial Finance team, reporting directly to our Head of Commercial Finance as a Finance Business Partner. This strategic role requires innovative thinking, risk analysis, scenario modelling, and the ability to influence key decisions through robust business cases and data‑driven recommendations. Partner closely with stakeholder groups to challenge and support leaders, upskill and embed yourself as a trusted partner, and optimise tactical and strategic decision making across the business. You will translate complex financial information into actionable insight and drive continuous improvement in financial modelling, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Contract duration: 6 months Responsibilities Partner with senior stakeholders to provide strategic financial insight on project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and investment decisions. Develop commercial assumptions informing key investment decisions and ensure the approved outcomes are appropriately reflected in forward financial plans. Analyse the financial and commercial performance of programmes of work and produce insightful packs and reporting for internal investment forums and project teams. Support the annual budget process with business stakeholders, including delivery of Officeworks’ and Wesfarmers requirements across Profit and Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet and Cash flow. In partnership with business stakeholders identify commercial risks & opportunities then co‑create action plans to remediate risks / maximise opportunities. Engage business stakeholders to increase level of commercial acumen through upskilling and training, with a lower cost mindset and accountability of financial targets. About You Bring your sharp commercial acumen and ability to turn data into stories that drive action. You’ll influence decisions by connecting insights to strategy, challenge the status quo, simplify processes and build relationships across the business. You will have: Minimum 6+ years’ experience in Commercial Finance roles, ideally within Retail or FMCG. CA/CPA qualification, highly desirable. Demonstrated experience with budgeting and forecasting processes, capital investment and/or corporate plan (financial modelling) activities. Experience working with operational and commercial stakeholders at GM/Head of level in complex matrix organisations. The ability to navigate ambiguous data/information to formulate hypotheses and deliver actionable insights. Strong critical‑thinking ability with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Experience using SAP and Power BI platforms with advanced Excel skills (including building operational and financial models). Ability to convert complex information into actionable insights, focusing on the “so what” and “now what”. Our Culture We are truly committed to our people and thrive in a culture of togetherness. We celebrate uniqueness by offering genuine benefits and fostering inclusivity. We prioritize safety, mental health, and wellbeing and support our members during important life events. Benefits Flexibility to maintain work‑life balance. Generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and other Wesfarmers brands. Exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health. Growing Families Policy to support expanding families. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and ongoing wellbeing programmes. Flexible public holidays policy for cultural and religious observances. Outstanding learning and development programs to support career growth. Career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr