FP&A Analyst

The Andersen Partnership; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership in Melbourne is seeking an FP&A Business Analyst to join its Finance function. You will own budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and financial modelling across corporate business units, driving insights for senior leaders.

You will partner with FP&A Business Partners, understand commercial drivers, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations to improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A / Commercial Analyst roles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experienced financial modelling.
• Experience building business cases, scenario models and investment analysis.
• ERP systems experience, Dynamics 365 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support annual Group budgeting processes with data extraction and submissions.
• Assist quarterly forecasting and scenario planning with robust financial models.
• Analyse historical performance and market trends to set targets and KPIs.
• Prepare management and performance reporting for senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial models, business cases and scenario analyses for investments and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A Business Partners to understand risks, opportunities and drivers.
• Prepare executive presentations and financial commentary for Group leadership.
• Maintain financial dashboards and track key performance metrics.
• Take ownership of corporate cost allocation models and explain outcomes to leaders.

Skills

FP&A

Commercial analysis

Excel advanced

Financial modelling

ERP systems

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established, construction business that is looking to appoint an FP&A Business Analyst to join its Finance function in Melbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional looking to take the next step in their FP&A career, working closely with senior finance leaders and business stakeholders across budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, financial modelling and strategic analysis.

The role will have particular ownership across the corporate business units, while also playing a key role in maintaining and improving the group's cost allocation models.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the FP&A Finance Manager, you will provide high-quality analysis, insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making and improve business performance.

This is a role for someone who enjoys going beyond the numbers. You will be expected to understand the commercial and operational drivers behind financial performance, identify trends and opportunities, and translate complex financial information into clear insights for senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the annual Group budgeting process, including timelines, data extraction, analysis and system submissions
• Supporting quarterly forecasting and scenario planning, ensuring financial models and assumptions are accurate and robust
• Analysing historical performance, market trends and financial data to assist with setting business targets and KPIs
• Preparing detailed management and performance reporting for senior leadership
• Developing and maintaining financial models, business cases and scenario analysis to support investment and strategic decisions
• Working closely with FP&A Business Partners to understand key risks, opportunities and business drivers
• Preparing executive presentations and financial commentary for Group leadership
• Maintaining financial dashboards and tracking key performance metrics
• Taking ownership of corporate cost allocation models, ensuring methodology, accuracy and completeness
• Presenting and explaining cost allocation outcomes to business unit leaders
• Partnering across Finance, Finance Business Services and operational business units to deliver high-quality analysis and insights
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, modelling, processes and the use of financial data
• Leveraging technology and analytics to improve the quality and efficiency of FP&A processes

About you

We are looking for a high-performing FP&A professional who combines strong analytical capability with genuine commercial acumen.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an FP&A Analyst / Commercial Analyst role
• OR BIG 4 first time mover with analysis experience
• Excellent financial modelling and advanced Excel capability
• Experience building business cases, scenario models and investment analysis
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, with Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience highly regarded

Construction or a related industry, as well as experience with corporate cost allocations, would be highly regarded but is not essential.

What's on offer?

• $120k-$130k + super
• Strong exposure to FP&A, commercial finance and strategic analysis
• Ownership across budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• Exposure to senior leadership and Group-level decision making
• Opportunity to build sophisticated financial models and business cases
• Significant involvement in cost allocation and corporate finance
• Opportunity to work with modern FP&A technology and analytics
• Strong career development pathway within a broader finance function

If you're an ambitious FP&A Professional OR BIG 4 First Time Mover looking for a role where you can move beyond reporting and genuinely influence business performance, this is an opportunity worth exploring