Finance Business Partner - Retail

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture & Benefits

At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:

Respect for Resources

Spirit of Innovation

Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs

Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support

Employee Reward and Recognition Program

Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance

Sensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions

Novated Car Leasing Agreements

Income Protection Insurance

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About our Role

The Finance Business Partner – Retail is a key commercial role supporting the Retail Sales function through high quality financial insight and strategic business partnering. Working closely with National Account Managers and Sales leaders, the role supports decision making across customer negotiations, pricing, promotions, trade spend and long term planning.

This role partners across categories and customers within the retail channel, providing insight into performance, profitability and investment effectiveness. It plays a critical role in budgeting, forecasting and delivery of in year performance ensuring commercial assumptions are robust and aligned to channel strategy.

The role also supports the evaluation of new ranging, promotional and product opportunities, helping shape decisions that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

What you will do

Partner with Retail Sales leaders to shape, influence and execute the retail channel strategy

Provide commercial insight across customers and categories, supporting performance, profitability and long term value creation

Support end to end customer and channel P&L management through robust financial analysis and strategic challenge

Lead and support high impact initiatives including financial modelling, scenario analysis and evaluation of pricing, promotions and trade spend

Support budgeting, forecasting, ensuring commercial assumptions are accurate and aligned

Assess the financial viability of new ranging, promotional and product initiatives

Track performance against key commercial metrics and identify opportunities to improve outcomes

Influence decision making through clear, concise and commercially focused financial insights

Partner cross functionally across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and Marketing to deliver sustainable results

About You

CA or CPA qualified (or studying towards)

Proven experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles

Experience supporting Sales or customer facing teams within FMCG or retail environments

Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial insight capability

Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations

Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively

Strong relationship building skills with a collaborative, pragmatic approach

Comfortable operating in a fast paced, dynamic commercial environment

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now.

Applications close Friday 24th July. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

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Job Requisition ID: 26408

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone

Country: Australia