FP&A Analyst / Business Partner

Overview

The organization is seeking an FP&A Analyst / Business Partner to support and lead key financial business partnering and financial reporting activities. Reporting to the FP&A Director, this role partners with leadership and divisional teams to provide timely, accurate, actionable financial insights while maintaining the integrity and consistency of financial reporting.

Location

Remote candidates located within the continental United States are eligible. Strong preference for candidates based in the Pacific or Mountain time zones to support effective collaboration with team members across Australia and the US East Coast.

Responsibilities

Financial Business Partnering

• Support and lead budgeting and forecasting for the US-based Operations and Technology & Product leadership teams, including preparation and presentation of results
• Identify and track key operational metrics to measure leading indicators of performance
• Monitor and provide management reporting and analysis on a monthly basis
• Create, implement, and maintain a robust forecasting process to enable real-time visibility of key metrics
• Own closure of the monthly segment ledgers within the set timeframe, and provide value-add analytical insight into key trends
• Facilitate review of month-end results with segment leadership teams and the Director FP&A

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparation of US-based financial results with a focus on variance to Budget and Forecast, and to a lesser extent Prior Year
• Prepare board papers and executive team presentations, providing management insight into factors influencing performance
• Compile financial and non-financial data from multiple sources

Financial Modeling

• Build and manage expense modeling (HC and non-HC), ensuring accuracy of inputs and outputs
• Provide modeling assistance, insights, and recommendations as required

Budgeting and Forecasting Process

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast process by updating and inputting model data into system, ensuring accuracy of data, and managing corporate and statutory components of the budgeting and forecasting process (e.g., capitalisation, depreciation & amortization, finance costs, taxes, etc.)
• Challenge business assumptions and validate corporate assumptions

Systems and Process Improvement

• Improve reporting through increased use of automated processes
• Drive data and related system changes to meet evolving requirements from executives and the Board

Compliance

• Comply with all local legislative requirements
• Adhere to company guidelines and the corporate Code of Conduct
• Maintain awareness of legislative requirements where appropriate
• Act ethically when dealing with company assets and other people

Qualifications

Experience

• Previous experience in an FP&A and Business Partner Manager role
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize initiatives
• Experience with Adaptive Insights and NetSuite systems highly regarded
• SaaS or subscription business experience viewed favorably

Skills

• Strong data analysis, modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to adapt to shifting business requirements and priorities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to pick up new databases and systems quickly

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative approach with ability to work autonomously
• High attention to detail
• Strong emotional intelligence; positive, influential, and professional demeanor
• Takes initiative and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels across the business

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance
• Professional qualification (CA or CPA) preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• 4 extra "YOU" days off each year
• Work from Overseas Policy (explore the world in the approved list of cities while you work)
• Company-sponsored volunteering days
• Generous parental leave policies
• Discounted Private Health Insurance plans
• Subscription benefit

Additional Notes

The organization does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and search firms. Unsolicited resumes should not be sent to employees or locations, and the organization is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.