Finance Business Partner - Franchise

We are seeking a Finance Business Partner and help drive commercial performance, financial rigour, and strategic insight across one of Australia’s most recognised brands.

For this newly created position we’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional to partner closely with Franchisees, State and National Franchise teams, and our internal Finance group. You’ll play a critical role in managing franchise financial reporting, delivering commercial analysis, and leading improvements that support the ongoing success of our Franchise network.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Support

• Provide financial insights & guidance for sales and profitability
• Support pricing reviews and capital evaluations
• Manage requests from the HJs Franchise Board
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and Franchisees.

Financial Reporting & Insights

• Consolidate and deliver monthly Franchisee P&Ls with commentary
• Report on Franchisee balance sheets and debt positions (biannually)
• Prepare and distribute benchmarking reports
• Present insights at State Franchise meetings and reviews
• Deliver tailored reporting for Franchisees and stakeholders

Financial Control & Compliance

• Oversee franchise invoicing (royalties, rebates, rents, tech charges)
• Reconcile and true-up Tech Stack and rent charges to franchisees
• Support debtor management and balance sheet reconciliations

Process Improvement

• Establish and embed franchisee financial submission process
• Document and streamline key finance processes
• Support implementation and ongoing optimisation of Franchise Management Software

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgets and forecasts for franchise-related areas
• Deliver accurate and data-backed planning inputs

Our ideal candidate is ;

• A finance professional with experience in financial control, and analysis
• Excellent at building relationships and influencing decision-makers
• Experience in modelling and analysis (heavy excel focus but other tools also used)
• Detail-driven, process-savvy, and solution-focused
• Experience in franchising or multi-site retail (preferred)
• CPA or CA qualified

Apply now to be considered for this newly created role whereby you can have real tangible impact.