Finance Business Partner

Xprt Dev; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics firm is looking for a Finance Business Partner to enhance financial performance and strategic decision-making. This role involves collaborating with operational teams, managing financial integrity, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a CPA/CA qualification and experience in finance functions. The position offers up to $120k plus super and hybrid work flexibility, making it an attractive opportunity for potential leaders in financial strategy.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Competitive salary package

Pathways for professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Finance Business Partner is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and manage relationships.
• Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Steer financial planning and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure timely application of costs to reflect job profitability.
• Manage urgent payment requests and AP invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal and social skills

Financial controls knowledge

Influencing stakeholders

Proficiency in ERP systems

Experience in FP&A functions

Education

CPA/CA qualification

Finance Business Partner experience

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

home_work Hybrid

Posted 21 days ago

Finance Business Partner

Botany, NSW

About the Company

Join a leading, international freight forwarder, known for delivering critical, time‑sensitive transport and supply chain solutions across the world. The business thrives on operational efficiency and strategic execution in a fast‑paced environment. It is committed to integrity, challenging the status quo, and driving real commercial growth across the APAC region.

Role Overview

This is a great opportunity for a driven Finance Business Partner to play a critical role in steering financial performance and strategic decision making. You will work closely with operational teams to steer commercial outcomes and ensure financial integrity. This role requires robustness and strong social skills to gain buy‑in from various departments and effectively steer commercial outcomes. If you are known for your ability to influence and manage relationships, this role offers the perfect platform.

This permanent, full‑time position is based in Botany, NSW, and offers hybrid working from home flexibility. A salary package of up to $120,000 + super is on offer, with potential for more for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering: Steer financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision‑making by actively partnering with business unit leaders.
• Operational Profitability: Ensure costs are properly and timely applied to accurately reflect the profitability of each job.
• Procure to Pay (PTP) Management: Manage urgent payment requests, including receiving, matching, and approving AP invoices before submission to the APAC finance centre.
• Billing and Collections: Ensure complete revenue billing and manage Accounts Receivable collections as per client terms.
• Payroll Management: Review and approve monthly payroll submissions and subsequent tax along with ensuing employee compensation details are accurate.
• Governance & Controls: Act as the gatekeeper for internal controls, enforcing adherence to Company policies and broader Global Group governance frameworks.
• Statutory & Corporate Compliance: Support corporate secretarial and statutory compliance requirements.
• Tax Support: Support the APAC finance centre and Local Tax specialist to ensure accurate Tax reporting & compliance.
• Client/Supplier Integration: Support onboarding processes for new clients and suppliers, ensuring smooth financial setup and integration into systems.

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA/CA qualification is highly regarded (or active pursuit towards obtaining qualification).
• Demonstrated prior experience in a Finance Business Partnering role is essential.
• Experience in FP&A functions.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of financial controls and compliance best practices.
• Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience is a nice to have but not essential.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with NetSuite experience being highly regarded.
• Ability to work effectively and adapt quickly in a fast‑moving environment.

What's on Offer?

• A highly influential Business Partner role in a fast moving, global organisation.
• A clear mandate to drive commercial outcomes while upholding compliance standards.
• A competitive salary package, offering up to $120k + super (and negotiable for the exceptional candidate).
• The benefit of hybrid working flexibility.
• Clear pathways for professional growth, supported by a global framework.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.