About the Client
Our client is a global FMCG company with a strong footprint across Australia, New Zealand, and international markets. The business operates multiple well-known consumer brands and has a track record of consistent growth, operational efficiency, and product innovation. Headquartered in Melbourne, the company runs a centralised finance team that partners closely with commercial and operational functions. They offer a flexible working environment, including the ability to work from home, and are focused on building capability and promoting from within.
  
What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package of up to $180,000 (inclusive of super)
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
• High-impact FP&A leadership role with visibility across the business
• Lead and mentor a team of four analysts
• Work closely with the Head of FP&A and senior executive team
• Career progression within a high-growth global FMCG environment
• Collaborative team culture in a values-driven organisation

  
About the Role
This permanent FP&A Manager role will sit within a high-performing finance team and take ownership of financial planning, analysis, and decision support across the business. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will lead a team of four analysts and oversee the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting cycles, and long-range planning. You’ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other functional leaders to deliver commercial insights that drive strategic performance and support executive decision-making.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of four FP&A analysts
• Report to the Head of FP&A and play a key role in delivering the financial planning agenda
• Manage the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports with meaningful variance analysis and insights
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to provide commercial decision support
• Conduct scenario modelling, investment analysis, and profitability reviews
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting, and planning systems

  
About You

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CA or CPA qualified
• Background in a Big 4 or mid-tier accounting firm, with commercial experience in FMCG or a complex product-based business
• Proven experience in FP&A or commercial finance roles
• Strong financial modelling, analytical and storytelling skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with ERP and planning systems (e.g. SAP, TM1, Anaplan)
• Self-motivated, organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment