Finance Business Partner - Ethicals (Melbourne)

What you'll do We have an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join our Ethicals team, partnering specifically with our Wholesale Ethicals Business. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will operate as a trusted advisor to a broad set of stakeholders, including Heads of Ethicals, Category Managers, and functional leaders. This is a highly autonomous role where you'll provide strategic financial guidance that elevates decision‐making, profitability, and long‐term category performance. In this role, you will Partner independently with Wholesale Ethicals and Category teams to support growth, pricing, and navigate implications on regulatory framework Own the PL for your portfolio, with accountability for analysing performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and influencing key commercial outcomes Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews with senior stakeholders Build and evaluate business cases that support commercial initiatives, supplier negotiations, new programs, and strategic investments Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights that support data‐driven decisions Drive financial discipline, commercial thinking, and continuous improvement Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support category strategy and wholesale trading decisions Act as a key connector between Finance, Ethicals, Merchandise Planning, Inventory, and broader Commercial teams What you'll bring Several years practical experience with at least 5 years' relevant business partnering experience Experience working in a complex commercial, wholesale or retail environment (wholesale background advantageous but not required) Strong influencing skills with the confidence to challenge assumptions and guide senior stakeholders Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes without close supervision Solid commercial acumen with an understanding of product economics, margin drivers, pricing levers, and supplier trading terms Proven ability to develop effective partnerships between support and business functions Extensive experience in management accounting, performance management and reporting, business planning and budgeting Experience in financial evaluation of projects (NPV, ROC, etc.) and initiatives and the preparation of formal business cases Experience using large ERP systems and BI tools (SAP, BPC, MicroStrategy, PowerBI) Advanced Excel and extensive financial modelling experience with large and multiple data sources CPA or CA certification Tertiary qualifications in Accounting or Finance related discipline Strong Pharmaceutical experience an advantage Why us? Access to employee perks across Wesfarmers including team member discounts at Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks, OnePass, Priceline and Clear Skincare Clinics Ongoing professional development and career opportunities across the Wesfarmers Health Division and the broader Wesfarmers Group Novated leasing options Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – available to all team members and their immediate family members, 24/7, 365 days a year Beautiful outdoor terrace for work and recreation Food, coffee and health wellbeing facilities onsite including a landlord operated gym Dedicated end of trip facilities (cycle racks, showers, lockers) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants Wesfarmers Health aims to become an employer of choice for First Nations Australians, through investments that attract, empower and retain First Nations team members within our stores, distribution centres, clinics and corporate offices. As part of the Wesfarmers group, we provide authentic support through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, designed to empower you on your journey towards personal achievement and professional advancement. #J-*****-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3re86y