Finance Business Partner

We are currently seeking an exceptional and driven financial professional looking to expand their knowledge and experience to join our team. Supporting a nationwide FMCG contract within our Facility Management division, this role will work closely with the operational team to support the day-to-day management of all finance and administration matters.

This role will be offered as a 3 to 6 month fixed term contract (38 hours per week) to be based at our Macquarie Park head office and at our client site at Rhodes. 

Occasional site visits to other client site locations around Sydney will be required.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistent and accurate analysis of financial reporting, to inform our client’s operational performance and decision-making. You will demonstrate strong leadership and a willingness to foster and embrace change as a strategic partner.

A snapshot of what you will do:

• Building and maintaining a Business Partnership with the ISS and client operations team include training operational teams on reporting tools 
• Perform ad-hoc analysis of P&L to identify performance enhancements including improvement of reporting tools to guide manager to meet their profit target
• Manage the month end process include, P&L reporting, raise issues, prepare financial analysis and portfolio changes
• Review monthly P&L reporting for missed revenue, costs, etc
• Preparation of estimate and budget templates and management of day-to-day timetable and regional submissions
• Continuous review of risks and opportunities on the account
• Develop and present business cases for additional work
• Understand and drive the strategic outcomes of the contract
• Consultation with Regional Finance/Operations regarding performance improvement initiatives

What will you possess to be successful

You are a confident communicator who enjoys collaborating and maintaining positive professional relationships, with a proactive and strategic focus. With your strong leadership ability, you will role model adaptability and an eagerness to problem solve and innovate, to effectively service our client.

Alongside your ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, you will present with:

• Able to commit to the role for at least 3 months
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Business or Commerce
• CPA or CA qualification
• Ability to self-manage, work cooperatively and collaboratively with others and have a flexible approach to function effectively under pressure
• Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines & timelines
• Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to consult effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service in a continually changing environment with a strong emphasis on consistency and flexibility
• Solutions focused approach and able to identify opportunities to add value
• Energetic, passionate and leads by example
• Ability to communicate with confidence and respect for others
• Proven ability to use own judgement to effectively manage workloads, take responsibility for and prioritise tasks and clearly communicate when undertaking and delivering outcomes and services
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Developing others
• Solving problems and making decision
• Experience in the delivery of presentations to various work groups 
• Experience in facility management organisations dealing with finance and operations is highly desirable  
• Experience with Navision GL system and Tririga is highly desirable

What is in for you? 

Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are passionate of what they doing. 

• Competitive salary on offer
• Possibility to convert to permanent
• 2 days WFH, 3 days in the office (split between Macquarie Park and Rhodes)
• Access to staff discounts with wide range of companies
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Positive company culture
• Work with a global company and take your career to the next level

Can we inspire you more to join us? 

To apply for this role please click on the 'apply' link and complete the online application.

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ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.