Finance Business Partner

About the role

Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Business Partner is responsible for driving financial performance and providing strategic insights to support informed decision-making across the APAC region. This role will also partner with distributors across APAC. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you'll bridge the gap between finance and operations by delivering forecasting, budgeting, analysis and commercial insights that help drive business growth and profitability. This 12 month Fixed Term Contract role, starting late October or early November, is ideal for someone who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, influencing business decisions and contributing beyond traditional finance and accounting responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.

• Analyse financial performance and provide insights on trends, risks and opportunities.

• Partner with business leaders to support strategic and operational decision-making.

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reporting across the APAC region.

• Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve financial performance and efficiency.

• Evaluate business projects, investments and growth opportunities from a financial perspective.

• Drive process improvements to streamline financial operations and improve data accuracy.

• Support compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations and internal policies.

• Present financial analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

About you

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

• CA or CPA qualification.

• 10 years' experience in finance, accounting or a related field.

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and variance analysis.

• Proven ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve business performance.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Strong Excel and financial systems experience.

• Experience within retail, manufacturing, logistics or similar industries will be highly regarded.

About us

Sea to Summit is an award-winning Australian brand in the outdoor industry. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative, meticulously engineered outdoor equipment for adventures at every altitude. Sea to Summit was established in 1990. As an expanding global brand, we currently have offices in Australia, North America, Germany, Switzerland, Norway and China. We are a motivated group of experienced, creative, and forward-thinking professionals. We are connected by our shared passion to create frictionless gear so you can enjoy limitless adventures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement with 2 days working from home.

• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership across the APAC region.

• Exposure to strategic business initiatives and commercial decision-making.

• A collaborative culture built around strong values and a passion for the outdoors.