FP&A Analyst

Hatch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Payments Plus in Sydney, NSW, is seeking an FP&A Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, and insights. You will work with Finance Business Partners to translate data into actionable information, driving performance and informed decision-making across the organisation.

This junior to mid-level role offers exposure to payments technology, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities for growth within AP+’s finance function.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related discipline, with up to 3 years of experience.
• CPA/CA qualified or working towards qualification.
• Experience with financial data analysis and turning insights into decisions.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes and communicating to stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial controls, compliance and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and report on budgeting, forecasting and financial business reviews, with a focus on AP+ profitability drivers.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identify variances and trends, and translate business activity into clear financial impacts and insights.
• Support commercial agreements, business cases and decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis and supporting information.
• Partner with operational business teams and Finance Business Partners to understand business needs and provide practical financial support.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support compliance with finance policies, technical accounting, tax and treasury requirements.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and contribute to continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost management & controls

Risk management & stakeholderpartn.

Industry insight

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting

CPA/CA qualified or working towards

Job description

This is a FP&A Analyst role with Australian Payments Plus based in Sydney, NSW, AU

Australian Payments Plus

Role Seniority - junior, mid level

More about the FP&A Analyst role at Australian Payments Plus

Life @ AP+

We are one connected team in pursuit of one inspiring purpose - to unite people and technology to power better experiences. Each of us has a part to play in making that happen. You'll be encouraged to bring your ideas forward and make a difference through your work, while still having room for fun, friendships and flexibility in your daily life. We're driven by our core values: lead with heart, learn for tomorrow and live our legacy. A purpose like ours takes the inspired impact of an incredible team. Ready to change the game? We're ready to help you do it.

The Purpose

As an FP&A Analyst at AP+, you'll play an important role in supporting our Finance Business Partners with financial analysis, reporting and insights that help the business make better decisions. You'll work across budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews, business cases and commercial activity, turning financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights. You'll also build strong relationships across the business and contribute to improving the way we understand and manage performance.

Key Responsibilities The Role Owns

• Prepare and report on budgeting, forecasting and financial business reviews, with a focus on AP+ profitability drivers.
• Analyse financial and operational performance, identify variances and trends, and translate business activity into clear financial impacts and insights.
• Support commercial agreements, business cases and decision-making by providing accurate financial analysis and supporting information.
• Partner with operational business teams and Finance Business Partners to understand business needs and provide practical financial support.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support compliance with finance policies, technical accounting, tax and treasury requirements.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and contribute to continuous improvement across financial processes, reporting and analysis.

The capabilities needed to be successful for this role are:

• Education & Experience: Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline, with up to 3 years of experience in a similar finance role. CPA/CA qualified or working towards qualification.
• Financial Analysis: Confidence working with financial data, interpreting financial metrics and turning analysis into practical insights for decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing results and communicating budget or forecast information to stakeholders.
• Cost Management & Controls: Ability to monitor and report on costs, identify variances and support cost-saving initiatives, alongside a sound understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Risk Management & Stakeholder Partnership: Basic understanding of financial risk management, with strong communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business.
• Industry Insight: Knowledge of payments technology, IT systems and financial services is advantageous, alongside an interest in understanding how industry and market dynamics influence business performance.

AP+ are not partnering with Recruitment agencies for this role.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Australian Payments Plus team will be there to support your growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reporting
• Analysing performance
• Supporting commercial agreements

Key Strengths

• Financial analysis
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Cost management & controls
• Risk management & stakeholder partnership
• Industry insight

Why Australian Payments Plus is partnering with Hatch on this role.

Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note

This is a role with Australian Payments Plus not with Hatch.