A little about us
Capricorn is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest and most dynamic Member-owned organisations. Since 1974, we’ve provided our Members with financial and business solutions to make running a business easier. Our flagship Trade Account offers instant credit with over 1600 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program.
We have a strong foundation in the automotive and machinery aftermarkets. Our vibrant community includes over 33,000 Members across Australia and New Zealand, from national franchises to your local family workshop. Last year, Capricorn facilitated over $4bn in sales with our Preferred Suppliers.
At Capricorn, we're about more than just products and services. We work hard to ensure that our Members, Suppliers and People feel like they're part of something bigger - a community which is connected and supported to make a difference, while having some fun along the way!
Role Purpose + Skills
Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Investments, the Finance Business Partner is a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing forward‑looking commercial insight that improves decision making and drives performance. The role partners with assigned business units to translate operational drivers into financial outcomes, strengthen planning and forecasting, and deliver clear recommendations that enhance profitability, efficiency and Member value.
The Finance Business Partner owns the end‑to‑end performance rhythm for their portfolio (monthly results, rolling forecast, annual plan), ensuring reporting is accurate, insightful and action‑oriented. The role also supports business cases and investment decisions, provides scenario and sensitivity analysis, and helps build a stronger performance culture through measurable KPIs, dashboards and continuous improvement.
While contributing to core management accounting processes, the emphasis of the role is on proactive partnering, commercial judgement, and enabling leaders to make better, faster decisions.
Key Accountabilities
Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Act as a trusted finance partner to business leaders, providing clear, commercially focused advice and recommendations.
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Support decision making through structured analysis, scenario modelling, and evaluation of trade-offs, risks and opportunities.
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Deliver timely ad hoc insights that identify drivers of performance and actions to improve outcomes
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Leverage data, systems and automation tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy and accessibility of financial information, enabling self-service insights across the business.
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Provide independent commercial challenge and influence key decisions to ensure optimal financial and member outcomes
Planning, Forecasting and Business Performance:
- Lead budgeting and rolling forecast processes, linking operational drivers to financial outcomes.
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Develop and maintain driver-based models and planning assumptions.
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Provide scenario and sensitivity analysis to support forward planning and risk management.
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Lead performance discussions with the business, translating results into clear actions to improve outcomes
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Analyse variances, identify key drivers and trends, and provide clear recommendations.
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Support KPI development and performance tracking, including dashboards and reporting.
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Prepare and review business cases, including cost, benefit and risk analysis.
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Partner with the business to assess initiatives, projects and products, ensuring value delivery and ongoing viability.
General
- Adherence to Capricorn’s Code of Conduct. The code provides the standards for appropriate ethical and professional behaviour.
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Operate in accordance with our Values of Accountability, Courage, Collaboration and Trust, which provide the foundation for How We ACCT.
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Comply with Capricorn requirements, policies and procedures at all times, including Work Health & Safety system standards.
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Create and maintain a safe and inclusive work environment for self and others.
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Other duties as reasonably directed within the individual’s skills, competence and ability.
Significant Working Relationships
Internal: FP&A team, Finance division, wider Capricorn business
External: Third party providers
Capabilities Required
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across the business.
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Ability to make commercially driven decisions and recommendations and influence business stakeholders in the delivery of insights
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Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with ability to think strategically.
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Data/automation mindset – experience with Anaplan and Power BI a distinct advantage.
Experience
- 5-10 years’ experience within finance, with a strong focus on FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering.
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Proven experience supporting business units with budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
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Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to business decision making.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in commerce or a similar discipline.
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CA or CPA qualifications.
A little on life at Capricorn
Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here’s what’s in it for you:
- Work flexibility – We’re all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. We have Hybrid (2 days working from home) written into our policy.
- Development Opportunities – your success is ours too. We provide training opportunities and development to give you the tools you need to grow.
- Paid parental leave – during life’s most important times, we support parents’ leave (for both parents) and their transition back to work.
- Get social – our social calendar is full, with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- A place you want to be – from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.
- A cherry on top – we’ve got a heap of benefits that our team use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more!
- Amazing Benefits – Unlock amazing benefits at Capricorn. We offer a free gym membership near the Perth office, discounted private health benefits and all-inclusive working from home kits to get you started!
Sound like you’d be a good fit?
If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today.
For further information, support with your application and details on Capricorn, please visit our website at capricorn.coop/careers
