Head of Commercial Finance | HQ Sydney

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Hybrid
Senior level
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail
The Role
Leads commercial finance strategy, financial planning, modeling, forecasting, reporting, cash-flow management, risk mitigation, internal controls, margin improvement, and profitability initiatives. Partners with the CFO and executive team on strategic decisions, strengthens financial governance, leverages technology and business intelligence, and leads the commercial finance team.
Summary Generated by Built In

Bold, innovative and a little naughtier than you would expect, Honey Birdette is on the hunt for a Head of Commercial Finance to join our Head Office Hive!

About Honey B

Honey Birdette was created by women for women, to offer an experience unlike any other lingerie retailer. We are a luxury lifestyle brand offering high-end lingerie and premium bedroom accessories. Bold, innovative and a little naughtier than you would expect, Honey Birdette has quickly become one of the most talked-about lingerie brands. We inspire, create curiosity, and empower women through their beauty and confidence.

 

The Role

Strategic. Commercial. Influential.

Honey Birdette is seeking a commercial business acumen and forward-thinking Head of Commercial Finance to shape the financial direction of a dynamic growth-focused organisation. This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who thrives on translating data into strategy, influencing decision-making and building robust financial frameworks that drive performance and sustainable growth.

As Head of Commercial Finance, you will play a pivotal role in strategic planning financial analysis risk management and operational alignment across the business. You will strengthen commercial insight, enhance financial controls and ensure the organisation is positioned to scale profitably and responsibly.

 

More specifically, you'll support key aspects of:

  • Partner with the CFO and executive team to shape business plans, evaluate strategic initiatives and lead financial modelling and scenario analysis to support informed decision making.

  • Oversee financial reporting in collaboration with the Financial Controller, ensuring accurate financial statements, insightful performance analysis, and clear executive dashboards that drive accountability and action.

  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, and forecasting to maintain financial stability while supporting both operational requirements and long-term strategic objectives.

  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, strengthening internal controls and governance frameworks while ensuring compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and audit obligations.

  • Drive margin improvement, cost optimisation, and broader profitability initiatives to enhance overall commercial performance.

  • Develop and enforce financial policies and procedures to ensure operational consistency and control.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the commercial finance team while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.

  • Leverage technology, automation, and business intelligence tools to streamline processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and elevate data-driven decision support.

 

Your Sweet Spots (About You)

  • Chartered Account (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).

  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in a commercial finance manager or similar role

  • Experience within retail wholesale FMCG or a similar fast paced industry

  • Experience with NetSuite NSPB and Power BI highly regarded

  • Strong financial modelling and data analysis capability

  • Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

  • Proven leadership capability and experience developing team members

  • You're based in Sydney and enjoy a hybrid work environment

  

Honey Benefits

  • Hybrid Working Arrangements—3 days in the office, 2 days WFH

  • Birthday, Wellness & Parental Leave

  • Generous Product Discounts

  • Stunning Heritage-Listed Sydney CBD Office

  • Paid Premium Gym Membership

 

If you are a commercially driven finance leader seeking a strategic role with executive visibility and meaningful influence. Apply today!

 

We love you just the way you are, honey xx

 

Honey Birdette is an equal-opportunity employer. Here at HB, we value honeys of all shapes, sizes, ethnicities, and orientations—at the end of the day, we’re all lovers. If you’ve been longing for a workplace that’s fuelled by self-empowerment & self-love, please apply!

 

We can’t wait to meet you, honey xx

Skills Required

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) qualification
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in a commercial finance manager or similar role
  • Experience in retail, wholesale, FMCG, or a similar fast-paced industry
  • Experience with NetSuite, NSPB, and Power BI
  • Strong financial modeling and data analysis capability
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and apply commercial business acumen
  • Leadership experience and ability to develop team members
  • Based in Sydney and able to work in a hybrid environment
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The Company
300 Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Honey Birdette is a women-focused luxury lifestyle brand that operates lingerie boutiques and an online retail business. It offers high-end lingerie, including bras, thongs, stockings, and garter belts, alongside premium bedroom accessories and sexual-wellness products. The brand emphasizes confidence, empowerment, pleasure, and an elevated, red-carpet shopping experience, serving customers through boutiques and digital channels across multiple international markets.

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