Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

PATTIES FOODS; City of Kingston; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Collaborative team

Career development

Iconic brands

Take-home product

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

Patties Food Group is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead the group’s planning, forecasting and reporting. You will partner with the executive team and finance business partners to deliver insights and drive performance across the group.

You will manage budgeting cycles, build dashboards, and lead a high-performing FP&A team in a fast-paced environment across Australia. Hybrid work options are available and promote collaboration with iconic brand portfolios.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Analytics or related discipline.
• Minimum five years in a complex corporate environment (FMCG/manufacturing preferred).
• Strong FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management or Corporate Financial Control experience.
• Experience in leading a finance team (3+ people).
• Advanced financial modelling and Excel capabilities.
• Proficiency with BI, planning or financial reporting systems.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting, long-term planning and monthly forecasting.
• Oversee Board and ELT reporting and PMO reporting.
• Maintain Group-wide reporting governance, systems and standards.
• Develop dashboards translating financial and operational data into insights.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and performance insights.
• Partner with Supply/Demand/Commercial Finance to align forecasts with IBP.
• Mentor and develop FP&A team.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial Finance

Revenue Management

Corporate Financial Control

M&A

Team leadership

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Finance/Accounting/Analytics degree

Tools

Excel

BI systems

Planning/forecasting software

Job description

• Competitive salary and excellent employee perks!
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
• High perfoming team in a fast-paced environment - no two days the same!

The Business

At Patties Food Group, we're passionate about creating delicious, convenient food that Australians know and love. With iconic brands including Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna's, Lean Cuisine and On the Menu. We're proud to be one of Australia's leading FMCG food manufacturers.

Our success is built on our people and the values that guide everything we do - Trust, Ownership, Courage and Integrity. These values shape how we work together, support our customers and communities, and continue to innovate to deliver quality products that families enjoy every day.

The Role

We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead our FP&A function and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance across the Group.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a highly visible leadership position responsible for driving the strategic planning, forecasting and reporting cycles while providing meaningful insights that support decision-making. You will partner closely with our Executive Team, and Finance Business Partners to analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that improve business outcomes. Your main duties will include but not be limited to;

• Lead the annual budgeting, long-term planning and monthly forecasting processes.
• Lead Board and Executive Leadership Team reporting, as well as PMO Reporting and monthly business reviews
• Uphold Group-wide reporting governance, systems and standards ensuring financial information is consistent and accurate.
• Develop clear reports and dashboards that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and detailed performance insights to support strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Commercial Finance to align financial forecasts with the Integrated Business Planning cycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The Person

You will be a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. You are comfortable working through complexity, love working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy challenging assumptions to provide a clear view of business performance. You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Analytics or a related discipline.
• At least five years' experience within a complex corporate environment, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced organisation.
• Strong experience across FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management or Corporate Financial Control.
• Experience in M&A, Operations Finance or Corporate Finance will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team of three or more.
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical and Excel capability.
• Strong working knowledge of business intelligence, planning or financial reporting systems.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial judgement and a track record of translating insights into tangible business outcomes.

Why Patties?

At Patties Food Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and continue developing their careers. We offer:

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career development and internal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with some of Australia's most recognised food brands.
• Employee benefits such as take-home product for you to enjoy!
• A business committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Patties Food Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

No recruitment agencies please. We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a current signed agreement for this role will become the property of Patties Food Group, and no fee will be payable.