Deputy CFO – FP&A & Capital Planning (Hybrid, NSW)

AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network); Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation contribution

Paid parental leave 24 weeks

Flexible work options

Equal opportunity focus

Wellness leave

Job summary

AARNet is seeking a Head of Finance – FP&A to be the CFO’s second-in-command in Chatswood, NSW. This hybrid, permanent role leads planning, forecasting and capital strategy across a multi-entity group, reporting to the CFO and presenting to the Board.

You will run the annual budget, long-range planning, and robust financial analysis for complex, asset-intensive operations, while developing the FP&A team and strengthening controls.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance or related field; CA or CPA required.
• 8+ years post-qualification experience in a similar, complex env.
• Strong commercial and technical accounting skills with project finance.
• Experience in telecommunications/asset-intensive industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L, capex and cash rolling forecasts; lead annual budget and Long-Range Plan.
• Lead financial modelling and business cases for major capital investments.
• Oversee capital governance from project spend tracking to Fixed Asset Register.
• Deliver high-quality Board and Steering Committee reporting; enable real-time data visuals.
• Strengthen financial processes and lead FP&A team; develop Finance function.

Skills

Advanced Excel modelling

Power BI

Tableau

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance

CA or CPA designation

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP financials

Job description

AARNet is seeking a Head of Finance – FP&A to be the CFO’s second-in-command in Chatswood, NSW. This hybrid, permanent role leads planning, forecasting and capital strategy across a multi-entity group, reporting to the CFO and presenting to the Board.

You will run the annual budget, long-range planning, and robust financial analysis for complex, asset-intensive operations, while developing the FP&A team and strengthening controls.