FP&A Analyst

Lawson Elliott Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawson Elliott Recruitment in Sydney CBD is seeking a commercially focused FP&A Analyst to join a fast-paced retail and services business. You will support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes across a multi-site network.

You will prepare reporting packs, perform financial analysis, and partner with operational stakeholders to drive commercial decision-making, risks, opportunities and process improvements. CA/CPA with 4+ years’ experience required.

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years of experience as an Analyst or Accountant.
• Experience in retail company or Big 4/2nd-tier accounting firm.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Prepare reporting packs, analysis and commentary.
• Review business performance and provide insights on key trends.
• Partner with operational stakeholders to support commercial decision-making.
• Identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Assist with business cases, financial modelling and ad hoc analysis.
• Support month-end processes and review of financial results.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Forecasting

Education

CA/CPA

Job description

Lawson Elliott Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

Great opportunity to step into a commercial finance role

$110k - $130k + Super

This is a large retail and services business with a strong national footprint and a complex multi-site network. The business operates in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and offers strong exposure to operational stakeholders across the business.

Due growth within the team, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a switched-on and commercially focused FP&A Analyst to join this high-performing FP&A team. This role will support business performance and decision-making across a multi-site network, with responsibilities including:

Support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes

Prepare reporting packs, analysis and commentary

Review business performance and provide insights on key trends

Partner with operational stakeholders to support commercial decision-making

Identify risks, opportunities and areas for improvement

Assist with business cases, financial modelling and ad hoc analysis

Support month-end processes and review of financial results

Work closely with cross-functional teams to improve reporting and processes

To be a successful candidate for this role, you should be CA/CPA qualified with 4+ years of experience as an Analyst or Accountant, either in retail company or at a Big 4 or 2nd-tier accounting firm. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively within a team, strong attention to detail and organisational skills, and a positive attitude.

Interested?