Senior Finance Business Partner

Bapcor Ltd is the leading automotive aftermarket provider of accessories, equipment and service. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade and Baxters.

We’re more than just automotive — we’re a dynamic, purpose-led organisation powered by people. Our Melbourne-based corporate team plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and success of the Bapcor Group.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business that spans more than 1,000 locations with over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are passionate about our team, with safety and inclusivity at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also passionate about our customers, products, and living our values of:

- Doing the right thing
- Being in it together
- Giving a damn
- Getting it done

We are seeking a commercially minded Senior Finance Business Partner to provide end-to-end financial and commercial support across our Precision and Equipment businesses within the Trade segment.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager – Business Partnering, you will partner closely with stakeholders across Sales, Service, Operations, Procurement and Finance, providing commercial insight, constructive challenge and practical recommendations to improve profitability, working capital and decision-making.

This is a highly visible business partnering role that combines financial analysis, commercial insights, pricing governance, inventory management and strategic decision support.

You are a commercially focused finance professional who enjoys partnering with stakeholders, solving business problems and turning data into actionable insights.

Highly Regarded

- Experience within automotive, equipment, wholesale, distribution, retail or multi-site environments.
- Experience with data visualisation, reporting platforms and emerging technologies including AI.

Responsibilities

Partner with Precision and Equipment leaders to provide commercial insights, financial analysis and decision support across sales, service, operations and procurement.; Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly performance reporting, delivering clear commentary on key drivers, risks and opportunities.; Support pricing and margin management by analysing product costs, customer pricing, promotions and profitability outcomes.; Monitor inventory performance, stock holdings, working capital and inventory governance to improve operational efficiency and business performance.; Deliver reporting and analysis across sales, profitability, labour productivity, inventory, procurement and commercial KPIs.; Manage key month-end finance activities, including rebate reconciliations, accruals, margin analysis and journal preparation.; Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards and automation tools using Excel, Power Query, Phocas and other data platforms.; Support strategic projects including system improvements, business transformation initiatives, acquisitions and commercial growth opportunities.

Requirements

Degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline.; CA or CPA qualified.; Proven experience in finance business partnering, commercial finance, management accounting or operational finance roles.; Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and management reporting.; Exposure to pricing, inventory management, working capital or operational performance analysis.; Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills, with experience using ERP and reporting systems.; Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.; Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.; A proactive, commercially minded approach and commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group; Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands; Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…); Paid birthday leave; Wellbeing support; Novated leasing and more