Overview
Finance Business Partner | Manufacturing | Onsite Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Robert Half
Title: Finance Business Partner | Manufacturing | Onsite
Company: Robert Half
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Company
This organisation sits within a global industrial powerhouse, bringing innovative, sustainable solutions to market across a diverse and evolving landscape. With strong backing from its international parent, the business combines global capability with local agility to stay ahead of industry change. Operating in a rapidly evolving sector, the business is focused on driving operational efficiency, advancing digital transformation, and embedding sustainability initiatives across its operations.
They are seeking a self-starter with a strong onsite presence, someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces growth, and is motivated to influence outcomes and drive performance.
The Role
As Finance Business Partner, you'll sit at the forefront of commercial decision-making – partnering closely with leadership to translate financials into action. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to optimize business performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to optimise outcomes
- Oversee project financials, timelines, and quality to ensure commercial success
- Analyse margin, pricing, and key drivers to recommend data-led solutions
- Deliver KPI and variance analysis, identifying cost savings and revenue opportunities across sites
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align strategy with operational execution
- Drive improvements through reporting, dashboards, and ERP initiatives
- Present insights to regional leadership, influencing senior decision-making
You'll bring a strong foundation in commercial or management accounting, with the ability to interpret performance, challenge assumptions, and drive value.
Your Profile
- 5+ years of demonstrated commercial finance or business partnering experience within a dynamic, operational environment
- CA or CPA qualified, with a degree in accounting, finance, or business
- Strong commercial acumen, experienced in analysing margin, pricing, and performance to drive decisions
- Advanced Excel and ERP experience (MD365 highly regarded), with strong digital capability
- Proven ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Confident communicator, experienced partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing outcomes
- Self-starter with energy, resilience, and a hands-on approach
Why this role
This is an onsite role, five days a week, but for the right reasons. Your presence is key to building relationships, influencing decisions in real time, and being part of a genuinely collaborative, high-energy culture. You'll be embedded in the business during an exciting growth phase, working alongside engaged leaders and operational teams.
- Be at the centre of commercial decision-making, directly impacting performance
- Join a business in growth mode, with real momentum and opportunity to make your mark
- Gain exposure to senior leadership and shape strategy across multiple markets
- Drive meaningful change through transformation, ERP, and digital initiatives
- Enjoy long-term stability and clear career progression within a global group
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that values onsite connection and teamwork
Apply Today
Please send your resume by clicking on the apply button.
Reference Number: 06830-0013400616IT
This is a on-site position
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