Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Esri Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri Australia seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to establish and mature forecasting, planning and performance reporting across Australia, while shaping the broader FP&A framework for the Group.

Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, work with Finance, Data and Technology to turn data into insights, and guide decision‑making. As the capability matures, leadership will expand across planning, performance management and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or related discipline with CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance or business performance roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Experience evaluating, selecting or implementing planning or enterprise performance management systems.
• Strong financial modelling skills across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long-range planning for Australia, while supporting development of consistent planning frameworks across the Group.
• Build integrated financial models covering revenue, margin, operating costs, cash flow and key business drivers.
• Deliver scenario modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decisions and investments.
• Support the development and refinement of recharge, allocation and performance measurement methodologies across Australia and the wider Group.
• Establish scalable forecasting, planning and reporting processes that improve forecast quality, governance and reduce reliance on individual knowledge.
• Develop monthly executive reporting that connects financial performance, risks, opportunities and actions.
• Develop KPI, reporting and performance management frameworks that improve visibility, accountability and decision-making across Australia and the wider Group.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Financial modelling

Stakeholder influence

Scenario analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Snowflake

ERP systems

Job description

We deliver the best GIS solutions in the world, with the brightest minds on the map.

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At Esri Australia you'll work with people at the forefront of these issues, connect them with the best tech and solutions and get an inside look into the real-world challenges that shape our future.We are a technology company with regional operations, recurring revenue and an evolving data and reporting environment.

We turn problems into opportunities, and that takes two things:

• The most powerful GIS technology and solutions.
• Driven, talented, and passionately curious people.

Here we connect them, and that's how we achieve incredible things for communities, economies, and for your career.

About the Role

We're looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to establish and mature the forecasting, planning and performance reporting capability across Australia, while helping shape the future planning, performance management and business partnering framework across the wider Group. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys building frameworks, improving decision‑making and working with business and technology stakeholders to turn data into meaningful insights.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll play a key role in improving how the business forecasts, measures performance and makes decisions. As the capability matures, the role is expected to take an increasingly broader leadership position across planning, performance reporting and business partnering activities within the Finance function.

Working closely with Finance, Data and Technology teams, you'll help shape forecasting methodologies, reporting frameworks, KPI governance and management insight while supporting the evolution of our Workday and Snowflake reporting environment.

In this role, you will:

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long‑range planning for Australia, while supporting the development of consistent planning frameworks across the Group.
• Build integrated financial models covering revenue, margin, operating costs, cash flow and key business drivers.
• Deliver scenario modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decisions and investments.
• Support the development and refinement of recharge, allocation and performance measurement methodologies across Australia and the wider Group.
• Establish scalable forecasting, planning and reporting processes that improve forecast quality, governance and reduce reliance on individual knowledge.
• Develop monthly executive reporting that connects financial performance, risks, opportunities and actions.
• Develop KPI, reporting and performance management frameworks that improve visibility, accountability and decision‑making across Australia and the wider Group.
• Translate financial and operational data into clear recommendations for senior leaders.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of planning and performance management tools as the FP&A capability matures.
• Partner with technology and data specialists to improve data quality, reporting capability and system integration.
• Build strong relationships with executives, country leaders and functional teams to support performance and accountability.
• Review business cases, investment opportunities, pricing decisions and profitability analysis.

About You

You are a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys building capability, creating structure in evolving environments and operating with a high degree of autonomy. You combine strong technical finance expertise with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and turn complex information into practical business decisions. You're comfortable working hands‑on while developing scalable processes, systems and frameworks that support business growth.

What we're looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline, with CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Extensive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance or business performance roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Demonstrated success building or significantly improving forecasting, planning, reporting, business partnering or FP&A capability rather than simply operating an established process.
• Experience evaluating, selecting or implementing planning or enterprise performance management systems.
• Strong financial modelling skills across profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Experience preparing executive-level or Board reporting and communicating clear commercial recommendations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders, challenge assumptions constructively and drive accountability.
• Experience defining KPI, reporting and finance data requirements in partnership with technology and data teams.
• A practical, autonomous and solutions‑focused approach.
• Experience working across multiple entities, countries or complex operating environments will be highly regarded.
• A cleared police check is required prior commencement.
• You must hold current permanent and full‑time working rights in Australia.
• Attitude and behaviour align with Esri Australia's core values.

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No recruitment agencies please.

We are managing this recruitment process internally and will not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions from agencies.