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ABOUT BRAND COLLECTIVE

Brand Collective is one of Australia's most prominent apparel, footwear & sport groups, operating our omnichannel offer across 300+ stores with over 3,000 team members, a comprehensive online business and an extensive wholesale network. Our portfolio ranges from iconic heritage to timeless contemporary, from street culture to considered craftsmanship, and from private label to international luxury fashion brands. We bring brands to life!  

ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

We're looking for a Commercial Business Partner to join our Commercial Finance team in Richmond. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with our Licensed & Apparel Brand Leaders, acting as a trusted partner to help drive business performance and support strategic goals.

You’ll bring commercial and financial expertise to the table—offering insights and solutions that shape planning, inform decision-making, and elevate both operational and financial outcomes. From delivering timely, accurate financial information to uncovering key analytical insights, you'll play a critical role in helping the business run efficiently and effectively.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Providing commercial support/analysis/reporting/recommendations to the business
• Project managing business/process improvement initiatives to unlock savings, deliver sustainability goals and ultimately drive EBIT margin growth in accordance with the groups Strategic Plan
• Monitor financial performance and recommend actions to optimize sales, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Act as trusted advisor and strategic financial consultant for key business stakeholders
• Directly support and lead in overseeing delivery of strategic plan financial commitments, key strategic initiatives and M&A activity
• Ensure financial reporting to key business stakeholders is timely, insightful and actionable
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in data management, reporting, and analysis processes.
• Support automation projects to streamline reporting and analytics, reducing manual effort and accelerating insights
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support long-term strategic planning and risk assessment.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will come with..

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Commercial Finance Partnering experience in a mid-to-large corporate environment
• Strong commercial acumen, experience partnering revenue generating business units
• Demonstrated experience in value creation and/or driving tangible performance improvement Retail/Wholesale/FMCG industry experience is essential
• Experience with business intelligence software and tools
• Degree qualified in a relevant field 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Extensive senior/executive level stakeholder engagement
• Strong analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills

JUST SOME PERKS WE OFFER

• Pet-friendly workspace – Yes, your furry friend can join you at work!
• Epic discounts – Up to 50% off top brands like Reebok, Superdry, and Clarks!
• Exclusive LK Group perks – Treat yourself to savings at Daniel’s Donuts, Hommey, Snooze & more!
• VIP access to sample sales – Get first dibs on incredible deals
• Leave when it matters – Paid parental leave, volunteer leave & purchased leave options.
• Novated leasing – Drive your dream car with ease.
• Loyalty rewards – We celebrate your milestones with generous service awards!
• Well-being matters – Free access to Mental Health Professionals through our Employee Assistance Program.
• And more…Because work should come with awesome perks!

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If you're ready to make a real impact and be part of a dynamic, results-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: at this time, Brand Collective are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role, and will not be liable for any unsolicited candidate profiles or associated fees. We encourage applicants to apply directly to this posting if they would like to be considered for this opportunity. The advertising of this role may close earlier than the listed date, and we encourage applicants to apply early.