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Bring your passion and feel the energy 6 months Fixed Term Contract opportunity Sydney or Melbourne location This 6 months Fixed Term Contract position reports to the Finance Manager - Last Mile, the Finance Business Partner is a pivotal role dedicated to answering the 'what' and 'why' behind business performance. You will support the Group’s vast Last Mile Delivery ecosystem—including Langton's, Customer Fulfilment Centres, the Customer Hub, and our in-house transport businesses. In this role, you will bridge the gap between financial control and commercial strategy. You will manage core month-end accounting, accruals, and reconciliations while simultaneously collaborating with operations and IT to drive process improvements. By transforming how Finance and Retail partners collaborate, you will increase speed-to-action in forecasting and ensure the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting across our evolving e-commerce and fulfillment network. The Last Mile Delivery Finance team partners with the Last Mile Delivery team to measure performance and provide actionable reporting and insights to achieve or exceed financial targets. As the Finance Business Partner for Last Mile Delivery you report to the Finance Manager Last Mile Delivery and will gain exposure to the senior members of the Last Mile Delivery and Customer Hub operational teams.
Job Responsibility
Support to deliver our annual plans (Budget), re-forecasts and month-end reporting (financial / KPI's) for the Endeavour Delivery and Customer Hub business areas
Analytical and decision support for strategic projects / initiatives, in conjunction with the finance manager. This includes developing business cases, supporting rationale, commercial analysis and benefits realisation on strategic investments
Providing commercial insights to assist the Last Mile Delivery functions that drives E-Com profitability and sustainability
Create new financial models and reports to improve Endeavour Delivery's understanding and measurement of performance
Monthly accounting reconciliation and journals as needed for the LMD team
Proactively explore and support process improvement opportunities
Variance Analysis & Insights: Deep dive into financial results to identify key drivers of change, utilising financial models to explain the 'whys' behind variances to Finance Managers and operational stakeholders
Commercial Business Partnering: Provide commercial insights and financial support to the Commercial team and National Delivery Manager to drive E-Com profitability, sustainability, and savings initiatives
Budgeting & Forecasting Support: Assist in the budgeting process by analyzing fixed versus variable delivery costs, supporting CODB line items, and driving the development of new brand rate cards
Stakeholder Communication: Present Standard Delivery financial results in monthly BPR forums and collaborate with stakeholders to identify financial call-outs or risks prior to Day One reporting
End-to-End Month-End Management: Support to lead the complete month-end accounting cycle, including system rollovers, accruals, and prepayments are accurately posted within strict financial timelines
Logistics Financial Operations: Manage the invoicing and payment processes for Depot Managers and external logistics providers (2PL/3PL), including detailed analysis of Driver’s Pay and delivery volume profiles
Financial Modeling & Reporting: Build and maintain financial models to measure performance, while acting as a liaison with IT to develop insightful, automated reporting that supports an agile business mode
Process Improvement: Investigate and execute process improvement opportunities, such as delivery cost realignments and efficiency initiatives across internal operations and external carriers
Ad-Hoc Projects: Support the wider team with ad-hoc financial analysis and assist business partners in understanding initiative savings and operational performance
Requirements
5 years + experience, including management accounting and business partnering
Good communication skills, able to influence key business partners and manage a broad stakeholder base
Strong organisational and effective time management and prioritisation skills supporting multiple teams / functions
Commercial thinker, able to critically evaluate and solve problems
Strong financial modelling, with strong Excel experience
Self-starter who continuously improves processes and outcomes, working both autonomously and as part of the broader team
Microsoft Dynamics experience
Supply chain / logistics experience
Budgeting/forecasting experience
Prior experience working in large and complex, multi-stakeholder environments
What we offer
An exclusive discount card for our ALH Hotels pubs & accommodation, BWS, Dan Murphy’s and other Endeavour Group brands
Through our partnership with Woolworths, you'll also enjoy discounts at Woolies supermarkets and BIG W
As a valued member of the team, your health and wellbeing is our top priority. You will have access to a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
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