Job Description

FP& A Manager- 12 Month fixed term contract

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- 12-month FTC with direct CFO & executive exposure
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- Own budgeting, forecasting & commercial insights
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- High-impact role in fast-paced operational environment
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FP&A; Manager (12-Month FTC) Melbourne Western Suburbs | Manufacturing & Operational Environment

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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).
n 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.

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The Prospect 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.
n 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.
n 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.

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Key Accountabilities Financial Planning & Forecasting

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

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



cost base, productivity, and working capital
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- Continuously improve the clarity, relevance, and impact of reporting outputs
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Commercial Analysis & Decision Support

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

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

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- Drive improvements across planning, forecasting, and reporting processes
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- Enhance data integrity, governance, and system capability
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- Support ongoing development of ERP and BI tools
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- Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.
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The Environment This role operates within a fast-paced, operationally focused business, where finance partners closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams.

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

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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.
n Experience & Qualifications

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- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline
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- CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent)
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- 5-8+ years' experience in FP&A;, commercial finance, or management accounting
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- Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting in complex environments
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- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
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Technical & Industry Exposure (Highly Regarded)

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

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

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

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