Finance Business Partner

Finance • Griffith, New South Wales 2680, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Minimum 3 years in finance, commercial analysis, management accounting or business partnering roles.
  • Experience partnering with operational leaders to improve understanding of financial performance, costs, productivity &
  • Strong analytical/problem-solving capability with advanced Excel and reporting tools/data analysis experience.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Description

Join a Growing Family Business Where Finance Meets Operations

At Rombola Family Farms, we’re a family-run business built on strong values, long-term relationships and a commitment to excellence. As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to help connect our operational performance with financial outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys getting out from behind the desk, partnering with operational leaders and turning complex data into meaningful insights that drive business decisions.

Working closely with Finance, Operations and Management, you’ll act as the key link between the business’s operational activities and financial performance, helping leaders understand costs, productivity, profitability and opportunities for improvement.

About the Role

As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting business decision-making through analysis, reporting and commercial insights.

You will work closely with operational leaders to understand production performance, analyse operational and financial data, and provide recommendations that support sustainable growth and profitability.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial expertise with operational engagement in a dynamic agricultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop strong working relationships with operational leaders across the business.
  • Partner with managers to improve understanding of financial performance and business outcomes.
  • Analyse production, operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Translate complex operational information into clear and practical financial insights.
  • Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
  • Monitor performance against budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators.
  • Develop and maintain reporting tools, dashboards and performance measures.
  • Assist operational leaders in understanding cost drivers, productivity and profitability.
  • Provide financial modelling and commercial analysis to support business initiatives and investment decisions.
  • Collaborate with finance and operational teams to improve reporting, systems and processes.
  • Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

  • Degree qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
  • Experience in finance, commercial analysis, management accounting or business partnering roles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with reporting tools and data analysis.
  • Ability to interpret complex information and communicate insights to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive and commercially focused approach.

Desirable

  • Experience within agriculture, horticulture, manufacturing, production or other operational environments.
  • Experience using operational reporting, farm management, business intelligence or ERP systems.
  • Experience developing dashboards, reporting frameworks and performance metrics.
  • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be someone who:

  • Is curious, analytical and naturally driven by data.
  • Enjoys building relationships across all levels of a business.
  • Can translate numbers into meaningful business insights.
  • Is commercially minded and understands the link between operational performance and financial outcomes.
  • Takes initiative and enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving operational environment.

Why Join Rombola Family Farms?

  • Join a successful and growing family-owned business.
  • Work closely with operational leaders and contribute to business strategy.
  • Play a pivotal role in improving business performance and decision-making.
  • Be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Opportunity to make a genuine impact as the business continues to grow.

Company Overview

The Rombola Family has been farming for over fifty years, since they arrived in Australia in the 1950s from Calabria, Italy. They were part of a large group of migrants who helped transform Australia’s Riverina and surrounding areas into a dynamic, enterprising agricultural region. Today, the Rombola Family Farm sits on over 4,000 hectares of premium horticultural land in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. The company employs more than 300 seasonal contract employees and supplies produce to all capital cities across Australia. The Rombola Family Farms brand is synonymous with quality, and our commitment to excellence has helped us become one of the leading suppliers of fresh produce in Australia under two flagship brands: Rombola Family Farms and Green Gro. Both brands are dedicated to providing high-quality, fresh produce to Australian consumers.