Finance Business Partner

Perigon ·perigongroup.com.au

Location Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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The Company

A large, well-established organisation is currently seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join their finance team on an initial 5-month contract.

This organisation offers a collaborative and values-driven environment, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

You will be joining a team that partners closely with an engaged and responsive client base, providing the opportunity to add genuine value and influence outcomes across the business.

The Role

This is a highly visible Finance Business Partnering role, supporting a diverse portfolio of stakeholders across the organisation.

You will operate as a trusted advisor, providing financial insights, leading planning and reporting activities, and supporting commercial decision-making at a senior level. This role will suit someone who is naturally curious, proactive, and enjoys getting to the root cause of issues. You'll be comfortable investigating variances, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities, and translating financial information into meaningful business insights.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely with stakeholders across a broad client group, building trusted relationships and influencing decision-making through clear, confident, and commercially focused advice.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide financial advice, insights, and strategic support
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across your stakeholder portfolio
  • Analysing financial performance, investigating trends and variances, and providing actionable recommendations
  • Acting as the key finance contact for stakeholders, translating complex financial information into meaningful business insights
  • Proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for performance improvement
  • Leading the development of reports and dashboards (Excel / Power BI)
  • Driving data quality, governance, and reporting improvements
  • Supporting financial modelling, business case development, and ongoing financial monitoring
  • Identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and reporting frameworks
  • Building strong relationships with an engaged and responsive client base, influencing outcomes and supporting strategic objectives
About You

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders and influencing outcomes. You are confident in your communication, naturally curious, and proactive in your approach. You enjoy investigating issues, asking the right questions, and uncovering the story behind the numbers.

You have the ability to build credibility quickly, challenge constructively when required, and provide clear financial guidance to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • CPA / CA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in Finance Business Partnering, Management Accounting, or a similar commercially focused role
  • Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business partnering capability
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge at all levels
  • A proactive and investigative mindset, with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Advanced Excel skills, with exposure to Power BI, Hyperion, or similar reporting tools
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively across a diverse stakeholder group
If this sounds like your next opportunity, please hit “APPLY” now.

For more information, contact Sam Bott on sam.bott@perigongroup.com.au

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Who is hiring for the Finance Business Partner role?
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Where is the Finance Business Partner job located?
The Finance Business Partner role with Perigon is based in Brisbane, QLD, AU.
Is the Finance Business Partner role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Perigon.
What experience level is the Finance Business Partner role?
The Finance Business Partner position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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