Bapcor Ltd is the leading automotive aftermarket provider of accessories, equipment and service. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade and Baxters.
We’re more than just automotive — we’re a dynamic, purpose-led organisation powered by people. Our Melbourne-based corporate team plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and success of the Bapcor Group.
In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business that spans more than 1,000 locations with over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are passionate about our team, with safety and inclusivity at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also passionate about our customers, products, and living our values of:
- Doing the right thing
- Being in it together
- Giving a damn
- Getting it done
We’re seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner – Trade to join our Commercial Finance team in a high-impact, senior individual contributor role.
Reporting to the GM Commercial Finance – Trade, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, delivering financial insight, performance challenge and strategic support across a complex, multi-site business.
This is a commercially focused role with broad exposure across operations, sales, merchandise and strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Trade to provide commercial insights, challenge and decision support
- Deliver high-quality analysis and actionable insights to drive profitability and performance
- Lead financial evaluation of investment proposals, including business cases and Investment Committee papers
- Support acquisition activity including commercial analysis, valuation support and due diligence
- Provide performance analysis across store operations, including profitability, labour, pricing and product mix
- Evaluate promotions, sales effectiveness and merchandising performance to optimise outcomes
- Develop and enhance reporting, dashboards and data-driven insights leveraging automation and AI tools
- Support budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews, challenging assumptions and improving accountability
You’re a commercially astute finance professional who thrives on influencing outcomes and working closely with the business.
You will bring:
- CA/CPA qualification with a relevant degree
- Strong experience in commercial finance or business partnering roles
- Proven ability to support and influence senior stakeholders in complex environments
- Advanced analytical, modelling and Excel skills
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in performance improvement and investment evaluation
- Experience leveraging data, analytics and emerging technologies (including AI)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Why join Bapcor?
At Bapcor, we focus on what matters most for our customers, team members and the communities we serve. We go the extra mile to get the job done and always live our values.
In joining our team, you can access:
- Diverse career opportunities within the Bapcor Group
- Discounts across Bapcor products and services, including our Retail and Trade brands
- Industry leading policies to support your work/ life balance (gender neutral parental leave, purchase leave, volunteer leave etc…)
- Paid birthday leave
- Wellbeing support
- Novated leasing and more
We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected]
No Recruitment Agencies Please!
While we understand that recruitment agencies would love to offer their support, we kindly request all agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.
