Finance Business Partner APAC - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Company Description

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.

Our promise is to be your relentless ally in every adventure.

We're looking for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across our APAC business. This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with senior leaders and make a meaningful impact in a growing global organisation.

Job Description

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 role 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.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of technical finance expertise and commercial acumen, along with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business. 

You will have: 

• 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.5+ years post qualification or 5+ years Commercial Finance Experience
• 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 executive level stakeholder management and communication
• Strong Excel and financial systems experience. 
• Experience within retail, manufacturing, logistics or similar industries will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

 Our Value Proposition

• Working alongside an international team with passion for outdoors
• Discounts & Gear allowance
• Volunteering Day Off to play an active role in giving back to the community.
• Continuous learning and development for your personal growth
• Employee Assistance Program as part of our commitment to improve your holistic wellbeing
• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid work

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sea to Summit is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.

NOTE: This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualification associated with the job. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all functions from administrative processing to leading change initiatives.

Apply now to join Sea to Summit as our next Finance Business Partner. This is a 12 month fixed term contract with Oct/Nov start date

For a confidential conversation or if you have any questions, please contact Samantha Selwood [email protected]