Finance Business Partner

PE Backed | High-growth services firmEmpowered role | Drive insight and decision-makingBoard focus | High social impactThe OpportunityStep into a newly created Finance Business Partner role within a fast-growing, purpose-driven organisation that’s reshaping how financial insight supports true business outcomes. Reporting to an inspiring Head of Finance known for building high-performing teams, you will be joining at a pivotal moment of transformation. The business is consolidating operating divisions and during the early stages of the organisation’s transformation, there will be a balance of reporting and commercial work. As the structure settles, the role naturally shifts into a purely strategic focus, partnering closely with senior leaders to guide performance and future growth. If you thrive in evolving environments, enjoy navigating ambition and ambiguity, and impact across a broad portfolio, this role offers the momentum and scope to fast-track your development.The ChallengeSome of your key responsibilities will include:Partner with leaders to interpret results and identify margin, efficiency, and revenue opportunitiesProvide commercial insights to support planning, pricing, and decision-makingLead budgeting and forecasting activities with operational teamsEstablish and maintain accurate KPI reporting across your business unitsBuild strong working relationships across the organisation and with external advisors to enable collaborative problem-solvingOwn and support an accurate, timely month-end close and contribute to management reporting for key stakeholdersEnsure complete, accurate, and timely delivery of all financial and compliance reportingMaintain financial systems, streamline processes, and strengthen internal controlsThe ExpertisePlease consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:CA / CPA qualifiedPost qualification ideally across both professional services and corporate environments.”Demonstrated ability to evolve into a business partnering capacity, translating financial information into actionable business insightsIdeally you have experience in a high growth SMECuriosity, a high degree of commercial acumen, the ability to work independentlyAbout ThompsonCook ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.