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. This role serves as a financial business partner to leadership and divisional teams, providing timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights while ensuring the integrity and consistency of financial reporting.

Reporting to the FP&A Director, this position also develops and maintains financial models, supports budgeting and forecasting, and leads month-end financial analysis and strategic decision support.

Responsibilities

Financial Business Partnering

• Support and lead budgeting and forecasting for 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 monthly management reporting and analysis
• 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, providing 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, focusing on variance to Budget and Forecast, and to a lesser extent Prior Year
• Prepare board papers and executive team presentations, providing quality management insight into factors influencing performance
• Use financial and non-financial data from multiple sources

Financial Modeling

• 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 data accuracy
• Manage corporate and statutory components of budgeting and forecasting process (e.g., capitalisation, depreciation & amortization, finance costs, taxes, etc.)
• Challenge business assumptions and validate the validity of corporate assumptions

Systems and Process Improvement

• Drive development and enhancement of reporting, including increased use of automated processes
• Drive data process changes and related system changes to meet changing 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

Requirements

Experience

• Previous experience in an FP&A and Business Partner Manager role
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize initiatives
• Experience with Adaptive Insights and NetSuite systems strongly preferred
• 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 the ability to work autonomously
• High level of 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 & Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to annual leave, the employer offers:

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

Location

This role is open to remote candidates located within the continental United States, with a strong preference for those based in the Pacific or Mountain time zones to support effective collaboration with team members across Australia and the US East Coast.