FP& A Manager- 12 Month fixed term contract

- 12-month FTC with direct CFO & executive exposure
- Own budgeting, forecasting & commercial insights
- High-impact role in fast-paced operational environment

FP&A; Manager (12-Month FTC) Melbourne Western Suburbs | Manufacturing & Operational Environment

A highly respected, privately-owned Australian business is seeking an experienced and commercially astute FP&A; Manager to join its finance leadership team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover).
Operating in a complex, multi-entity environment with national operations, this organisation is recognised for its strong market position, operational excellence, and customer-centric approach. With a workforce of ~200 employees and revenues circa $100M, the business offers a dynamic and hands-on environment where finance plays a critical role in enabling performance and growth.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and finance, with a mandate to enhance financial visibility, improve decision-making, and drive commercial outcomes across the organisation.
You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and operational stakeholders, providing clear, actionable insights into performance, while identifying risks and opportunities to support sustainable growth.
This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys being both strategic and detail-oriented—equally comfortable building financial models and influencing senior leaders on business performance.

Key Accountabilities Financial Planning & Forecasting

- Own and lead the end-to-end annual budgeting process across multiple business units
- Manage quarterly reforecasts and rolling forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational drivers
- Develop and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, improving short- and medium-term liquidity visibility
- Identify and clearly articulate key risks, sensitivities, and performance drivers

Management Reporting & Performance Insights

- Deliver high-quality monthly management reporting packs (Board and Executive level)
- Provide insightful variance analysis, commentary, and forward-looking recommendations
- Monitor and track key KPIs,



including revenue, margin, cost base, productivity, and working capital
- Continuously improve the clarity, relevance, and impact of reporting outputs

Commercial Analysis & Decision Support

- Conduct deep-dive profitability analysis across products, customers, business units, and projects
- Build robust financial models, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis
- Support capital investment decisions, funding requirements, and asset financing processes
- Provide data-driven insights to optimise margin performance and operational efficiency

Business Partnering

- Act as a trusted advisor to operational and functional leaders
- Challenge assumptions and drive accountability for financial outcomes
- Translate financial data into practical, actionable commercial insights
- Support initiatives to improve cost control, pricing, ROI, and business performance

Systems, Process & Continuous Improvement

- Drive improvements across planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
- Enhance data integrity, governance, and system capability
- Support ongoing development of ERP and BI tools
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.

The Environment This role operates within a fast-paced, operationally focused business, where finance partners closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

- Highly collaborative, site-based environment with strong stakeholder engagement
- Exposure to the operational core of the business
- Culture built on accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
- A leadership team that values practical, solutions-focused thinking.

About You

You are a commercially minded FP&A; leader who thrives in an environment where you can influence outcomes and see the direct impact of your work on business performance.
Experience & Qualifications

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline




- CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
- 5-8+ years’ experience in FP&A;, commercial finance, or management accounting
- Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in complex environments
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability

Technical & Industry Exposure (Highly Regarded)

- Experience within manufacturing, logistics, industrial, or operational businesses
- Exposure to ERP systems and BI platforms (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, TM1, Adaptive)
- Experience working in multi-entity or asset-intensive businesses

Key Capabilities

- Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and modelling skills
- Ability to simplify complex financial data into clear insights
- Strong influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
- High attention to detail with a strategic mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why This Role?

- Chance to step into a key finance leadership role with visibility across the entire business
- Direct exposure to CFO and Executive Leadership Team
- Ability to shape financial processes and influence strategic decisions
- Dynamic, operationally rich environment where finance drives real outcomes
- Flexibility around start/finish times while maintaining a strong on-site presence

Location

- Melbourne (Western Suburbs)
- Site-based role with flexibility in working hours

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