Finance Business Partner

We are looking for a proactive and commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join our Tip Top team, supporting Operations across Australia. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver insightful financial analysis, drive performance improvements, and support strategic decision‑making. Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager , you'll be responsible for delivering regular timely and insightful analyses on Operations performance for our sites in Dandenong, Bendigo and Truganina , ensuring a thorough understanding of financial results, key drivers, risks and opportunities to drive business action plans and result in improved business performance. Purpose of the Role Partner with Operations to drive performance and growth aligned with Tip Top's strategic objectives, fostering collaboration between Finance and Operations for process and governance improvements. Enhance financial and business awareness within Operations, developing robust models and sharing analyses to uncover opportunities, improve decision‑making, and support EBIT growth and long‑term planning. Deliver accurate financial reporting and governance through timely month‑end results, variance analysis, balance sheet management, and participation in Operations forums. Drive forecasting, cost accuracy, and process optimization by preparing budgets, evaluating variances, managing audits, and implementing automation to enhance productivity. Ensure compliance with GWF and ABF policies / guidelines and ensure audit readiness. About You The ideal candidate will have: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or similar CA, CPA or CIMA qualification with 3+ years post‑qualification experience Minimum 5 years' experience in business partnering within Supply Chain or Manufacturing finance (FMCG preferred) Excellent business partnering skills with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels internally and externally Strong governance leadership and sound business and process experience Advanced Excel skills; SAP and Tableau experience highly regarded Ability to travel once a month. Why Join Us? At Tip Top Bakeries, we're proud to produce an extensive range of wholesome sliced bread, muffins, crumpets, pies, and bakery snacks. Our purpose of ‘Everyday Moments of Goodness' represents the lives we touch and the difference we make. Those moments that bring a smile, make us proud, or keep us safe, are moments we strive for through our work. We take pride in supporting our people to learn, grow, and develop throughout their careers with Tip Top Bakeries. We believe in the power of an inclusive and diverse workforce and invest in meaningful initiatives to remove barriers and enable our employees to have a satisfying and rewarding career with us. Our vision for Tip Top Bakeries is an organisation where everyone belongs, everyone is valued, and everyone has equal opportunity. Join the team and be part of one of our iconic brands like Tip Top, Abbotts Bakery, Bürgen and Golden. Benefits Family-friendly policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, additional paid time off to ease back to work and ongoing superannuation contributions during unpaid parental leave Recognition and award programs, including access to our online rewards platform Health and wellbeing programs including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, and on-site physiotherapy services Flexible working options Access to an extensive range of internal trainings and development programmes for your career Financial support for approved study pathways, as well as traineeship and apprenticeship programs Two paid volunteer days per year as part of our focus on Community Partnerships Novated Leasing Options Start the Conversation If this role sounds like you and you're eager to learn, grow, and help create everyday moments of goodness, we want to hear from you. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now' button. Our Recruitment Process typically consists of a brief, prearranged telephone or video call, followed by 1–2 interviews in-person or over Zoom/Teams. We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier‑free recruitment process via phone on 4*** or email to ***************@gwf.com.au . Please do not call to enquire about this position as the phone number is for requesting accessibility needs only. During the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre‑employment screening which include a medical (includes drug & alcohol testing) and a criminal record check. At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr