Build the FP&A; function that helps shape our next chapter.
Head Office / Crows Nest Location
The Real Pet Food Company is a market leader in fresh, natural pet nutrition, creating better food for healthier, happier pets.With a portfolio of trusted brands including Ivory Coat, Billy + Margot, Nature's Gift and Fussy Cat, we're challenging the status quo and changing the way pets are fed.
Our success comes from combining high-quality ingredients, innovation and genuine passion for pets with the scale and capability to lead the category.We're growing, ambitious and proudly REAL — and we're looking for people who want to make their mark.
We're looking for aGroup FP&A; Manager who wants to build the future of FP&A; — not just run the cycle.
You'll lead the evolution of our Group FP&A; capability:simplifying and standardisinghow we plan and report,strengtheningforecasting and scenario modelling, automating repeatable work, andcreatinga more consistent, driver-based approach to performance management.
Over the next ***** months, you'll have the opportunity to make avisible and lasting impact— lifting FP&A; maturity, improving the quality and speed of insight, and building the processes, tools and capability that enable better decisions across the business.
A key part of the role will be helping usrethink how FP&A; works.You'll explore how trusted data, digital tools, automation and AI can improve forecasting, analysis and reporting — reducing manual effort and creating more capacity for forward-looking insight, commercial challenge and decision support.
What will you do?
As our Group FP&A; Manager, you'll own the Group's planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management cadence, turning financial outcomes intoclear insights, risks, opportunities and actionsfor our Executive team.
Your key priorities will include:
Building a consistent FP&A; operating modelStandardise planning, forecasting, reporting, metrics, allocation methodologies, data hierarchies and performance measures across the Group.
Automate and simplify reportingBecome a centre of excellence for reporting automation, dashboards and analytics, finding smarter ways to get the right information into the hands of decision-makers faster.
Strengthen scenario modelling and P&L; protectionDevelop robust scenario and sensitivity models that help leadership understand the financial impact of changing assumptions, risks and opportunities — and identify where we can intervene.




Turn numbers into commercial actionGo beyond reporting the result.
Help the business understand why performance is happening, what it means and what needs to happen next.
Drive continuous improvementChallenge existing processes, remove unnecessary complexity and introduce best-practice FP&A; approaches that improve both the quality and speed of decision-making.
Partner with the businessWork closely with Finance, Operations and Executive leaders to build stronger performance management disciplines and ensure financial insights translate into meaningful business outcomes.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone who combinesstrong technical FP&A; capability with a genuine improvement mindset.
You'll ideally bring:
Strong experience inGroup FP&A;, commercial finance, performance management or a similar environment
Experience working in acomplex, fast-moving organisation, ideally FMCG, manufacturing, consumer goods, retail or supply chain
A proven track record ofimproving FP&A; processes and reporting, rather than simply operating established cycles
Solid financial modelling and scenario-planning capability
Confidence working with systems, data and analytics tools such asAdaptive, Anaplan, Power BI, TM1, SAP/BPC, Tableau or similar
The ability to simplify complex financial information and communicate it clearly to senior stakeholders
Strong commercial judgement and an understanding of how financial performance connects to operational performance
A proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities and better ways of working
And just as importantly...
You will enhance our team.
We're looking for someone who isentrepreneurial, resilient, adaptable and comfortable with pace and change.
You'll need to be curious enough to challenge the status quo, pragmatic enough to build solutions that actually work, and collaborative enough to bring people with you.
Most importantly, you'll bring agenuine growth mindset— someone who sees ambiguity as an opportunity to build rather than a reason to wait.
Why this role?




This is an opportunity to join a business where you cansee the impact of your work.
You'll have the autonomy to build better ways of working, influence how the Group thinks about performance and help create a more mature, data-driven approach to planning and decision-making.
If you're an FP&A; professional who enjoysbuilding, improving and influencing, rather than simply maintaining the status quo, we'd love to hear from you.
With the pet industry growing rapidly (a $15 billion industry!) and pets becoming increasingly important in our lives and homes, this is a unique opportunity to be a part of our remarkable growth story and advance your career.
Why join us?
Do work that matters.
We're pioneering in a new area of pet food, always striving for fresher.
We're restless, creating a better life for our pets.
Make an impact
and change the game.
You won't be another 'cog in the wheel' here.
We give full trust and autonomy for you to do your best work – and to make a real difference.
Do you have a great idea for a new product or system improvement?
We're all ears!
Growing and global.
We're growing fast!
We now have global presence across APAC and we're only getting started!
Work with a pack of awesome, genuine people
who are passionate about what they do.
Grow your career with us.
We're big believers in lifelong learning.
You'll be given access to LinkedIn Learning, plus opportunities for internal mobility and leadership training to fast-track your career.
Pets our part of our family
: bring your pet to our Crows Nest office, access our Pawrental leave when you adopt a new cat or dog, pet carer and compassionate leave.
Generous perks
including day off for your anniversary, product discounts, volunteering days to help the community, novated leases, a rewards program and parental leave.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Diversity's not a buzzword here, it's in our DNA.
Diverse perspectives shape our culture and make our work better.
That's why we're committed to building inclusive teams that represent a variety of backgrounds and skills.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, accessibility assistance or would like to note which pronouns you use at any stage of our hiring process, just contact us at accommodations: ******.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note: NO agencies will be considered during this process.
We encourage you to refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles
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📌 Group Fp&A Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Real Pet Food
📍 Sydney