Job Description

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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.

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This is an excellent opportunity 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.

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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 n

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.

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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.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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- Supporting the annual Group budgeting process , including timelines, data extraction, analysis and system submissions
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- Supporting quarterly forecasting and scenario planning , ensuring financial models and assumptions are accurate and robust
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- Analysing historical performance, market trends and financial data to assist with setting business targets and KPIs
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- Preparing detailed management and performance reporting for senior leadership
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- Developing and maintaining financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment and strategic decisions
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- Working closely with FP&A; Business Partners to understand key risks, opportunities and business drivers
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- Preparing executive presentations and financial commentary for Group leadership
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- Maintaining financial dashboards and tracking key performance metrics
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- Taking ownership of corporate cost allocation models , ensuring methodology, accuracy and completeness
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- Presenting and explaining cost allocation outcomes to business unit leaders
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- Partnering across Finance, Finance Business Services and operational business units to deliver high-quality analysis and insights
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- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, modelling, processes and the use of financial data
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- Leveraging technology and analytics to improve the quality and efficiency of FP&A; processes
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About you n

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

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Ideally, you will have:

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- Previous experience in an FP&A; Analyst / Commercial Analyst role
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- OR BIG 4 first time mover with analysis experience
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- Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel capability
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- Experience building business cases, scenario models and investment analysis
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- Strong understanding of ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience highly regarded
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Construction or a related industry, as well as experience with corporate cost allocations, would be highly regarded but is not essential.

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What's on offer?

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