Finance Business Partner
Job no: 540309
Work type: Full time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Various categories
Finance Business Partner
📍 Rhodes and Macquarie Park
🕒 Full-time | Finance Division
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to support a nation-wide FMCG contract within our Facilities Management division. This role is responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the account, partnering closely with operational teams and stakeholders to drive performance, deliver insights, and ensure robust financial governance.
You will play a critical role in influencing decision-making through financial analysis, improving processes, and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across all aspects of the contract.
The role will report directly into the Finance Manager with indirect reporting into the Operations function on the client contract.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead month-end close processes including variance analysis, journals, invoicing, and reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely financial outputs aligned to internal controls and reporting standards
- Present financial results and insights to both internal stakeholders and client representatives
Business Partnering & Analysis
- Deliver P&L analysis and identify opportunities to improve financial and operational performance
- Develop reporting tools and contract analytics to support commercial decision-making
- Partner with operations to drive accountability for cost control and profit optimisation
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring visibility of risks and opportunities
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align on financial plans and performance targets
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and client teams
- Present financial insights at client and operational meetings
- Provide financial guidance and training to enhance capability across the business
Governance & Process Improvement
- Drive process improvements and standardisation across finance and contract operations
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance frameworks, and reporting requirements
Contract & Commercial Support
- Manage invoicing, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support contract variations, pricing reviews, and commercial analysis
- Monitor spend, vendor activity, and cash collection targets
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of technical finance expertise and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
Key Skills & Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
- Experience in financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering
- Strong ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
- Experience in facility management or operational environments (highly regarded)
- CA/CPA qualification (desirable)
Why Join Us?
- Work on a high-profile, strategic nation-wide FMCG contract
- Be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to influence business outcomes through data-driven insights
- Grow your career within a supportive and dynamic finance team
Apply Now
If you’re a results-driven finance professional looking to make an impact in a business partnering role, we’d love to hear from you.
🌟 Why ISS?
At ISS, we’re a global organisation powered by people. You’ll join a supportive and purpose-driven team committed to delivering meaningful work that shapes culture, enhances client partnerships and celebrates the people who bring workplaces to life.
Diversity & Inclusion
ISS is committed to creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Veterans
- People with disability
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- Members of the LGBTIQA+ community
We are an ethical employer, recognised for fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong values.
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