Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Sydney

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager job description

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager is responsible for leading the planning, forecasting, and analysis functions that support strategic decision-making across the business. This role plays a critical part in translating financial data into actionable insights to drive performance and growth.

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager job duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager in the accounting and finance sector include:

Leading the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes

Providing insightful financial analysis to support commercial and strategic initiatives

Managing the preparation of management reports and performance dashboards

Partnering with business units to identify trends, risks, and opportunities

Developing and maintaining complex financial models and scenario analyses

Driving process improvements in planning and reporting functions

Presenting financial insights to senior leadership and key stakeholders

Ensuring alignment between financial outcomes and business objectives

Supporting investment analysis, business cases, and capital planning

Ensuring compliance with internal financial governance and corporate policies

Monitoring financial performance against KPIs and communicating variance drivers

Collaborating with accounting, tax, and treasury teams to ensure data integrity and alignment

Typical Financial Planning & Analysis Manager job qualifications and requirements

A degree in finance, accounting, or economics is required, with CPA, CA, or CFA qualifications highly valued. Significant experience in financial planning and analysis is essential.

Key skills and attributes for success in this role include:

Proven experience in FP&A, financial modelling, and business analysis

Strong command of budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is highly regarded

Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Workday) and FP&A software (e.g. Anaplan, Hyperion, Adaptive Insights)

Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership

Commercial acumen with a strategic, business-partnering approach

High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency

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Salary for Financial Planning & Analysis Manager in Sydney

163500 - 201650

25th percentile

163500

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

50th percentile

179850

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

75th percentile

201650

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.

Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.

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