Commercial Business Partner

GWA Group is a leading innovator, designer, importer and supplier of sustainable water solutions for bathrooms, kitchens and laundries across residential and commercial spaces. With our iconic brands Caroma and Methven, and operations spanning Australia, New Zealand and the UK, we’re shaping a better, more sustainable future, one solution at a time.

We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional to join our Finance team as a Commercial Business Partner.

Based in North Sydney, and reporting to our Senior Commercial Manager - Sales, you'll partner closely with senior sales and market leaders across New South Wales and Queensland, helping drive performance, challenge assumptions and influence commercial decision-making.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being in the thick of the business, not sitting on the sidelines. You'll be a trusted advisor, providing insights, shaping forecasts and ensuring leaders have the information they need to make confident decisions.

About the role

You’ll act as the key finance partner to our NSW and QLD markets, supporting state leadership teams to achieve strategic, operational and financial objectives. Your focus will be on delivering and actioning meaningful commercial insights rather than simply reporting the numbers.

Key responsibilities

• Partnering with business leaders to drive performance and accountability
• Challenging forecasts, assumptions and investment decisions to improve business outcomes
• Delivering insightful customer, category and market analysis
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes
• Monitoring sales performance, profitability, pricing and expenditure
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth
• Supporting commercial decision-making through robust analysis and recommendations
• Building strong relationships across sales, finance and leadership teams

About you

We're looking for someone who has already developed strong commercial business partnering capability and can confidently engage with senior stakeholders.

You’ll bring

• Previous experience in a Commercial Business Partner, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partner role
• Demonstrated success partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate numbers into actionable business insights
• Confidence to ask questions, challenge thinking and contribute to robust debate
• The ability to adapt your communication style to different stakeholders and situations
• Strong analytical capability combined with excellent relationship-building skills
• A proactive, curious approach to the adoption of AI
• A degree in a business-related discipline and CA/CPA qualifications, or equivalent commercial finance experience

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible partnering role where your contribution extends well beyond financial reporting. You'll work closely with experienced commercial leaders, influence decisions that shape market performance and play a key role in driving business outcomes. We're seeking someone who can hit the ground running and bring established business partnering experience from day one.

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies for this position.

GWA Group has a long history of innovation and dedication which goes all the way back to 1886. We are proud of our Australian and New Zealand heritage, innovative spirit, iconic market-leading brands such as Caroma, Methven, and Clark, and importantly - our inclusive culture. At GWA, we’re not just a company, we’re a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you’ll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways. We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they’re our way of life.

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