We are partnering with a well-established, construction business that is looking to appoint an FP&A; Business Analyst to join its Finance function in Melbourne.

This is an excellent chance for a commercially minded finance professional looking to take the next step in their FP&A; career, working closely with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders across budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, financial modelling and strategic analysis.

The role will have particular ownership across the corporate business units , while also playing a key role in maintaining and improving the group's cost allocation models.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the FP&A; Finance Manager , you will provide high-quality analysis, insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making and improve business performance.

This is a role for someone who enjoys going beyond the numbers. You will be expected to understand the commercial and operational drivers behind financial performance , identify trends and opportunities, and translate complex financial information into clear insights for senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the annual Group budgeting process , including timelines, data extraction, analysis and system submissions
- Supporting quarterly forecasting and scenario planning , ensuring financial models and assumptions are accurate and robust
- Analysing historical performance, market trends and financial data to assist with setting business targets and KPIs
- Preparing detailed management and performance reporting for senior leadership
- Developing and maintaining financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment and strategic decisions
- Working closely with FP&A; Business Partners to understand key risks, opportunities and business drivers
- Preparing executive presentations and financial commentary for Group leadership




- Maintaining financial dashboards and tracking key performance metrics
- Taking ownership of corporate cost allocation models , ensuring methodology, accuracy and completeness
- Presenting and explaining cost allocation outcomes to business unit leaders
- Partnering across Finance, Finance Business Services and operational business units to deliver high-quality analysis and insights
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, modelling, processes and the use of financial data
- Leveraging technology and analytics to improve the quality and efficiency of FP&A; processes

About you

We are looking for a high-performing FP&A; professional who combines strong analytical capability with genuine commercial acumen.

Ideally, you will have:

- Previous experience in an FP&A; Analyst / Commercial Analyst role
- OR BIG 4 first time mover with analysis experience
- Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel capability
- Experience building business cases, scenario models and investment analysis
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience highly regarded

Construction or a related industry, as well as experience with corporate cost allocations, would be highly regarded but is not essential.

What's on offer?

- $120k-$130k + super
- Strong exposure to FP&A;, commercial finance and strategic analysis
- Ownership across budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
- Exposure to senior leadership and Group-level decision making
- Opportunity to build sophisticated financial models and business cases
- Significant involvement in cost allocation and corporate finance
- Opportunity to work with modern FP&A; technology and analytics
- Strong career development pathway within a broader finance function

If you're an ambitious FP&A; Professional OR BIG 4 First Time Mover looking for a role where you can move beyond reporting and genuinely influence business performance, this is an opportunity worth exploring

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📌 FP&A Analyst (Melbourne)
🏢 The Andersen Partnership
📍 Melbourne