Commercial Business Partner - Construction

At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.

Join the team behind one of Australia’s most exciting and fast-growing brands! At GYG, we’re obsessed with food, passionate about perfection, and committed to creating amazing experiences for our guests. We’re currently seeking a Commercial Business Partner – Construction & Real Estate to join our team and drive financial excellence across our restaurant development lifecycle.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the financial reporting, analysis, and strategic planning behind GYG’s new restaurant builds and real estate portfolio. You'll partner cross-functionally with construction, real estate, franchisees, and commercial finance to ensure that every site decision is financially sound, strategically aligned, and data-driven.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver accurate weekly and monthly progress cost reports on new restaurant builds.
• Partner with Construction Managers to track financial impacts from scope changes.
• Complete post-build cost analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support end-of-project reconciliations and WIP management.
• Analyse and communicate budget deviations to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Ensure lease-related build costs are captured in budgets.
• Continuously improve cost reporting systems and dashboards.

Real Estate Feasibility & Strategic Support

• Conduct financial feasibility assessments for new and existing sites.
• Collaborate with Real Estate Development Managers and key executives to align financial inputs.
• Track pipeline performance, provide variance analysis, and benchmark key metrics (e.g., rent, build cost, equipment).
• Support the development of long-term real estate strategies.

General Financial Reporting & Business Partnering

• Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including 1-5 year outlooks.
• Assist with AU network P&L, ROI, and board-level reporting.
• Collaborate with Data and Construction teams to ensure data integrity.
• Drive reporting system enhancements and cross-departmental analysis.

 What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 3-7 years in a fast-paced finance or commercial environment; QSR or property development experience is preferred.
• Education: CPA, CA, or CIMA qualification (or near completion) is advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills essential; Power BI, Smartsheet, and multi-platform experience highly regarded.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and commercial KPIs.
• Communication: Able to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Relationship Skills: Adaptable, influential, and able to build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Analytical Mindset: Curious, detail-oriented, and outcome-focused.

Benefits

We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each other’s backs. Whether you’re working in restaurant, at our Hola Central head office or as one of our partners, we are so passionate about living our values every single day.

These are just some of the benefits that come with working at GYG:

• Career growth – Australia and internationally
• Opportunity to become a franchisee
• Annual bonus scheme
• Paid parental leave
• GYG gift voucher

Ready to join the family? Apply now to start the conversation