Finance Business Partner | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced and strategic Finance Business Partner to join our Munro Footwear Group (MFG) finance team to play a critical role in shaping financial performance, empowering business decisions, and leading high-performing teams.  
 
You'll bring a strong technical accounting foundation, excellent leadership capabilities, and a passion for partnering with the business to drive outcomes. Your ability to translate numbers into insights will set you apart. 

 
About the role 

• Deliver clear, actionable performance analysis and commentary across the business 

• Lead the preparation of monthly Board Reports in collaboration with key finance leaders 

• Present monthly management results to senior Support Office stakeholders 

• Monitor and manage performance against budgets and forecasts 

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and outcomes 

• Work with the Finance team to enhance systems and service delivery to the wider business 

• Review and strengthen internal controls through ongoing process improvement 

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders 

• Provide financial advice, including budget guidance, business case input, and ad-hoc analysis 

• Support year-end processes, including accruals and reporting requirements 

• Actively contribute to the annual budgeting process, leveraging business performance insights 

About you 

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role - Experience in a retail or FMCG environment would be beneficial  

• Proven experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions  

• Advanced knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards  

• Understanding of procurement and merchandise processes  

• Practical accounting experience in the delivery of month-end and related reporting 

• Exposure to working on large-scale projects  

• High attention to detail, well organised with a proactive approach  

 
About us 

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Bobux, The Trybe, Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread! 

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success. 

What we offer 

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family! 

• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave' 

• Flexible paid Parental Leave 

• Career growth and development opportunities  

• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional  

Please Note: This role requires you to work onsite in our Abbotsford Support Office 4 days per week. 

If you're a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact. apply today!