Finance Business Partner - Smiggle (12 month contract)

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Job no:

815624 Work type:

Full time Location:

Melbourne - Central Categories:

Finance

Premier Retail is an iconic Australian retailer and owns two of the most exciting and fastest-growing retail brands, Peter Alexander and Smiggle. Born from homegrown beginnings, our stores now stand proudly on some of the most famous high streets and popular shopping centres around the world. Today, Premier Retail operates over 450 stores and employs more than 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Our team is focused on delivering great service to our customers and bringing new product offerings to life.

About the Role We’re looking for a sharp, motivated

Finance Business Partner - Smiggle

to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed term basis. Reporting to the Finance Manager – Smiggle, you'll be responsible for delivering timely, accurate management reporting and insightful analysis to support the brand’s financial performance. Working closely with key stakeholders, the role supports cost control, budgeting, and forecasting through the preparation and review of weekly, monthly and annual financial results.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control, P&L Review & Analysis:

Perform month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journals

Prepare and review cost centre reports, ensuring accuracy and integrity of accounting treatments

Partner with cost centre owners monthly to review results against budget and projections

Provide advice on cost management opportunities and broader financial/commercial matters

Review P&L performance against budget and projection, clearly documenting and explaining variances

Oversee the preparation and distribution of weekly labour reports

Manage the end-to-end royalty reporting process

Budgets & Projections:

Assist with the preparation of budgets and projections, ensuring alignment with brand strategy

Prepare, review and challenge monthly and seasonal projections, including underlying assumptions

Partner with commercial and merchandising teams to ensure projections reflect operational plans

Work with cost centre managers to ensure accountability against forecasted costs

Ad Hoc & Continuous Improvement:

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline reporting, automate data flows and improve efficiency

Support cross-functional learning and knowledge sharing within the finance team

Provide guidance and support to junior team members

Contribute positively to team culture and shared finance objectives

About You

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with CA or CPA qualification

5+ years’ experience in a commercial finance or management accounting role, ideally within Retail and/or FMCG

Strong analytical capability, with a structured approach to solving commercial and financial challenges

Proven ability to interpret, simplify and communicate complex financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Advanced Excel skills; experience with TM1 is highly regarded

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Collaborative team player who enjoys partnering cross-functionally

Generous staff discount and access to our sample sales

Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park

Work closely within a high performing, supportive and collaborative environment

Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Above all, we are looking for someone who is keen to learn with an engaged and collaborative finance team. If this sounds like the role for you then apply now!

Advertised:

09 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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