FP&A Analyst

A leading Financial Services firm is currently hiring a Financial Analyst into their growing team on a permanent basis. The FP&A Analyst will report directly into the FP&A Manager and be responsible for carrying out key financial deliverables as well as provide strategic advice to management which will support the increased demands of finance as a result of the business growth. The ideal candidate must have a background within Financial Services as well as experience working across the full P&L.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve existing finance internal reporting and decision support to effectively influence strategic decision making
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting process, including supporting the FP&A Manager and Head of Finance with development of local and regional target setting
• Support the FP&A Manager with the annual strategic plan process, engaging with country heads, heads of departments and group finance.
• Support the FP&A Manager to drive business performance through insightful management reporting
• Departmental Analysis – assist the finance team in improving departmental cost reporting and developing non-financial KPIs.
• KPI performance and benchmarks - continuously review, develop and improve KPIs.
• Competitor analysis.
• Provide strategic, financial, and commercial evaluation of business initiatives to delivery growth by benchmarking against competitors and marketing conditions

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant – CA / CPA or equivalent
• Experience within Financial Services, Markets experience preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge – modelling/macro knowledge essential. SQL experience desired
• Excellent communication skills (this role will require interaction and challenge of senior internal stakeholders)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply. To apply please click apply or call Kaitlin Ryan on 02 8289 3247 for a confidential discussion.