Finance and Operations Business Partner

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Job Title: Finance and Operations Business Partner
Location: Bundaberg, Qld, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Nurture. Grow. Thrive.

Accepting a role with Sunfam as part of the Elders group means you will be joining a team ready to support and grow your career. Be part of a culture that has been in the making for more than 185 years, a culture so strong it is almost tangible. Much like the farmers and communities we work with, you will experience, passion, dedication and resilience across all parts of the business. With such an iconic, essential business in the Australian landscape we are confident that you too will be proud to grow your career with Sunfam and Elders.

About the role

Overseeing the cost control, procurement, safety, compliance, and business projects, our Finance & Operations Business Partner will support the Sunfam General Manager with identifying and improving our operations, ensuring efficiency and achieving our financial targets. Working with our Branch Managers, you will also assist with developing and updating Business Plans to meet budgets, monitor inventory levels, working capital costs, and address aged or expired inventory.

Responsibilities

As a Finance & Operations Business Partner with Sunfam, you will:

Prepare and provide financial reports, analysis and insights to key stakeholders
Investigate and resolve financial anomalies in the P&L and provide recommendations
Provide support for monthly BAS submissions and assist with branch P&L queries
Monitor company fleet including: repairs, maintenance, fuel usage, and infringements
Proactively identify and implement process improvement initiatives
Manage overdue debtors and work with credit teams on client credit limits

About you

To succeed at Elders, you have:

Tertiary qualifications in Accounting/ Commerce or equivalent (desired)
Previous experience in a finance/ accounting role with demonstrated financial acumen
Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite and accounting software (Merlin)
Detail orientated with the ability to review and provide improvements on processes
Articulate communication skills, both written and verbally, with confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business
Demonstrated experience preparing and delivering financial analysis and business development insights

About Sunfam

Sunfam, part of the Elders Group, is proud to be part of the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

Sunfam is Bundaberg's leading retailer in agricultural products-everything farmers need to take their crops from paddock to the plate. Established in 1988, Sunfam is a collaboration built by 3 generations of hands-on experience operating some of the largest privately-owned farms in the Bundaberg area.

If you are ready to grow your career with Sunfam, please click on 'Apply' today.

Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 03/31/25