FP&A Analyst - Hybrid, Global Growth & Insights

AI-Media; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Rewards platform

Flexible public holiday selection

Course Catalogue

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Global recognition awards

Annual reviews

Modern office near public transport

Job summary

AI-Media is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in a hybrid role, offering flexibility between working from home and the office. You will focus on end-of-month reporting, board materials, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic financial insights.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of post-qualification experience in management accounting or related fields, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post‑qualification experience in management accounting, financial reporting, business partnering, or audit.
• Experience with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., complex formulas, financial modelling, large data sets manipulation).
• Proven ability to collaborate with non‑financial stakeholders, communicate financial information clearly, and a strong desire to learn about the commercial aspects of the business.
• Desire to improve processes and reports, focusing on innovation rather than replication.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to design effective solutions and address technical challenges
• Capable of working autonomously and as part of a small team in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close: Manage the timely and accurate closing of monthly accounts, including preparing reports for management review.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports, including board materials, ensuring timely delivery for internal stakeholders.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and managing the company’s budget and forecasts, providing variance analysis, trend reports, and financial insights.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior business leaders and operational stakeholders to support strategic decisions, enhance financial performance, and deliver detailed financial analysis.
• Business Case Development: Build and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and data-driven decision‑making.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements in reporting, budgeting, and accounting processes to enhance efficiency.
• Audit Support: Work with external auditors by providing necessary documentation and analysis during the audit process.
• Financial Accounting: Statutory accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, group month end closing & SAP
• Tax: Indirect and direct tax submissions including liaising with internal regions
• AP, Payroll and AR: Liaising with other team leads as required through month end and reconciliations
• ASX reporting & External Audit: Key member in the Half Year and Full Year Audit process

Skills

Financial modelling

Budgeting & forecasting

Management accounting

Business partnering

Analytical and problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

AI-Media is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join our finance team in a hybrid role, offering flexibility between working from home and the office. You will focus on end-of-month reporting, board materials, budgeting, forecasting, and partnering with senior leaders to drive strategic financial insights.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of post-qualification experience in management accounting or related fields, strong SAP and Excel skills, and a hands-on approach to continuous improvement.