About the Role
Senior Commercial Business Partner is a senior leadership role responsible for embedding strong commercial discipline, governance and performance across the business. Partnering closely with the senior leadership team, you will translate strategy into financial outcomes across multiple geographies.
You will use your business experience and acumen to help drive margin, capital efficiency and free cash flow while ensuring robust planning, forecasting and performance reporting. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, finance and operations, influencing key business decisions and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with the CFO/CEO Foods to shape and deliver commercial strategy
- Lead business partnering to support decision making and performance
- Drive business growth initiatives that help lay the foundation for a growing global organic protein organisation.
- Deliver margin, pricing and free cash flow optimisation initiatives
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting
- Strengthen commercial governance, risk management and controls
About You
You are a commercially astute leader with a strong finance background and a proven ability to influence at executive level. You will bring a strategic mindset with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights. You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are passionate about building capability and driving performance. With a collaborative leadership style, you develop strong relationships and foster a high-performance culture.
You Will Bring
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Demonstrated experience in senior finance/commercial leadership roles
- Strong business partnering and stakeholder influencing skills
- Experience in agribusiness, food, FMCG or related industries highly regarded
- Expertise in financial planning, analysis and performance management
- Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business
Life at Hewitt With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.
Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.
Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.
Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime
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Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
- Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
- The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.
What’s Next
Ready to join our team? Apply today.
In this Senior Commercial Business Partner role, you’ll play a critical role in driving commercial performance, partnering with senior leaders and delivering data-led insights in a fast-paced, strategically focused environment.
Applications Close on 10 July 2026
Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.
We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.'
Please visit https://hewittfoods.com/ for more information
