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FP&A Manager

Melbourne CBD Permanent AU$130,000 - AU$150,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers genuine ownership of FP&A, the chance to build scalable processes, and strong visibility with the board. With competitive remuneration, bonus upside, and clear progression into senior finance leadership, it's an outstanding platform for ambitious FP&A professionals.
  • High-visibility FP&A role driving growth in a PE-backed consumer brand
  • Strategic FP&A role with real influence in a fast-growing PE-backed brand

About Our Client

An exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed consumer goods business at a pivotal stage of its expansion. Backed by a well-regarded PE sponsor, the business is focused on scaling its brand portfolio, improving commercial discipline, and driving data-led decision making across the organisation.

Reporting to the Head of Finance / CFO, the FP&A Manager will play a critical role in owning financial planning, forecasting, and performance analytics, while partnering closely with senior leadership across sales, marketing, supply chain, and operations.

Job Description

  • Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning processes
  • Deliver monthly management reporting, including variance analysis, insights, and recommendations
  • Build and maintain robust financial models to support pricing, promotions, product launches, and growth initiatives
  • Partner with commercial teams (Sales, Marketing, Operations) to drive margin improvement and cost optimisation
  • Develop and track KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics aligned to PE value-creation plans
  • Support board reporting, investor updates, and PE reporting requirements
  • Provide scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling to support strategic decision-making
  • Continuously improve FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools as the business scales

The Successful Applicant

  • CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
  • 3-5+ years' experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or management reporting roles
  • Exposure to PE-backed, high-growth, or fast-paced environments highly advantageous
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical capability
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Adaptive, Anaplan, etc.) a plus
  • Confident business partner with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
  • Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable operating with ambiguity

What's on Offer

  • Join a high-growth, PE-backed business with a clear value-creation strategy
  • Broad commercial exposure and direct access to senior leadership
  • Opportunity to shape FP&A capability as the business scales
  • Competitive remuneration: $130k-$150k + super + bonus
  • Strong platform for progression into Senior FP&A, Commercial Finance, or Finance Leadership roles
Contact
Ben Naylor
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6925288
Phone number
+61386166225

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Financial Planning and Analysis
Industry
Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Location
Melbourne CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ben Naylor
Consultant phone
+61386166225
Job Reference
JN-012026-6925288

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