Finance Business Partner in Sydney

About the Role

A growing FMCG company is looking for a

Commercial Analyst to join the team and work closely with Sales, Marketing and Finance to support the continued growth of the business.

Reporting to the Commercial/Finance lead, you will play a key role in analysing business performance, supporting customer and market opportunities, and helping the team make informed commercial decisions.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong analytical mindset who enjoys working across different areas of the business and wants to develop their commercial and financial skillset in a growing FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse international markets, competitors, consumer trends and category performance to identify opportunities and potential challenges.
• Research international health, wellness and beauty categories, including market size, value, performance and market share.
• Support analysis of customer and distributor landscapes to help identify potential routes to market.
• Assist with developing customer‑specific pricing and promotional strategies.
• Support the development of customer propositions and presentations for retail partners.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of industry and customer events across the UK and European markets.
• Provide customers with ongoing support and information on the portfolio.
• Develop and maintain financial models and P&Ls for assigned markets and customers.
• Assist with sales, cost and profitability forecasting and reporting.
• Conduct financial and cost‑benefit analysis to support new market and customer opportunities.
• Monitor foreign exchange, taxes and other market factors that may impact profitability.
• Prepare regular reporting and variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support customer onboarding, portfolio setup and SKU commercialisation with retail partners.
• Develop and maintain customer and portfolio supply forecasts.
• Work closely with internal teams and third‑party supply partners to support effective inventory and product flow.
• Assist in identifying and managing potential supply chain risks.
• Prepare presentations and analysis for senior management and the broader leadership team.
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to support key business initiatives.
• Key Skills & Experience
• CA/CPA qualified or studying towards qualification, or equivalent relevant commercial/finance experience.
• 2-4 years' experience in a Commercial Analyst, FP&A, Management Accounting or similar role.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial models and large datasets.
• Experience with financial modelling, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data into clear commercial insights.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the business.
• Commercially minded with an interest in understanding what drives sales, margins and profitability.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach and willingness to get involved across different areas of the business.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and growing environment.
• FMCG, retail or consumer goods experience would be advantageous.
• The Successful Applicant

Ideally, you will be a commercially minded finance or accounting professional who is looking to take the next step in their career and broaden their exposure across Finance, Sales and Marketing.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their commercial skillset and gain broad exposure to an international FMCG business.

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