- FP&A; Manager | Highly commercial role
- Melbourne CBD | Hybrid working
- Leadership opportunity within a large, multinational ASX

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading ASX listed business, who are specialists within their industry.

This role will lead divisional planning, forecasting and performance insights. You will work closely with senior commercial leadership, Commercial Finance and Group Finance to strengthen decision-making, improve accountability and support the delivery of strategic and financial outcomes.

With one direct report, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FP&A; leader to influence business performance, improve planning processes and build capability across a complex, multi-location organisation.

The Challenge
Your key responsibilities will include the following:

- Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning, establishing planning standards, assumptions and governance.
- Drive monthly performance reporting and analysis, providing forward-looking insights into financial performance, risks and opportunities.
- Develop driver-based forecasts, scenarios and sensitivities to support strategic and commercial decision-making.
- Partner with divisional leaders and Commercial Finance, challenging assumptions and translating financial insights into actionable business outcomes.
- Improve visibility of key performance drivers, including revenue, margin, operating expenditure, working capital, cash flow and return on investment.
- Enhance FP&A; systems, reporting and processes, leveraging planning tools, Power BI, automation and AI to improve efficiency and insight.
- Strengthen forecast accuracy and reporting consistency, establishing clear performance measures and a reliable source of planning data.
- Lead and develop the FP&A; team,



coaching your direct report and building planning and commercial capability across Finance and the broader business.

The Expertise
Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- 6-10 + years' experience across FP&A;, commercial finance or business performance, ideally within a large corporate or complex divisional setting.
- CA or CPA.
- Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and executive performance reporting.
- Strong understanding of integrated P&L;, balance sheet and cash flow planning, including driver-based forecasting, scenario modelling and KPI development.
- Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills, including advanced Excel and experience with ERP and planning platforms.
- Exposure to Power BI, automation and AI-enabled reporting or planning processes would be highly regarded.
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence, challenge and partner with senior stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear recommendations.

The Next Step
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Mike Lys for a confidential discussion on 04•• ••• 453.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

📌 FP&A Manager | Highly regarded ASX listed business (Melbourne)
🏢 ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting
📍 Melbourne