Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager job description

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager leads the planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions to support data-driven decision-making at the senior leadership level. This role ensures accurate financial insights, drives performance reporting, and maintains compliance with New Zealand accounting standards and IRD obligations.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager duties and responsibilities of the job

Key responsibilities of a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager include:

Leading the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term planning cycles

Preparing and delivering financial performance reports with detailed variance analysis

Collaborating with senior stakeholders across New Zealand to align financial goals with operational strategies

Developing and maintaining robust financial models to support business cases and scenario planning

Monitoring KPIs and providing insights into trends, risks, and opportunities

Managing monthly and quarterly reporting packs for executive and board-level audiences

Ensuring alignment with NZ IFRS and IRD requirements including GST, PAYE, and FBT

Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, systems, and data integrity

Providing leadership and mentoring to analysts within the FP&A team

Supporting financial input into major projects and transformation initiatives

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager job qualifications and requirements

A degree in accounting, finance, or economics and full membership with CA ANZ or CPA Australia is required.

Requirements include:

7+ years’ experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or corporate planning roles

Strong financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting expertise

Proven ability to deliver executive-level reporting and insights

Deep understanding of NZ IFRS and IRD compliance obligations

Proficiency with financial systems and BI tools (e.g. SAP, Power BI, Xero, MYOB)

Strong communication and leadership skills for managing teams and stakeholders

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Salary for Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

160000 - 220000

25th Percentile

160000

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th Percentile

185000

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th Percentile

220000

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.

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

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