Growth-Focused FP&A Analyst for Animation

Glitch Productions; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Work from home options

Casual & fun office environment

Regular breakfasts/lunches & events

Close to Parramatta CBD

Gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Glitch Productions, an independent Australian animation studio based in Parramatta, seeks a commercially focused FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business performance. You will report to the Head of Finance and partner with broader business teams to deliver insights that drive growth and profitability.

Responsibilities include planning and forecasting, commercial/e‑commerce analysis, inventory working capital, and monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of financial and management accounting, FP&A experience.
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and budgeting.
• Excellent Excel modelling, data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast and build financial models for growth initiatives.
• Analyse revenue, margin, opex and cash flow across channels.
• Prepare monthly management reports and present insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, sales and product to drive profitability.
• Improve Finance systems and automate recurring reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Accounting and Finance

CPA/CA qualified or pursuing

Tools

Xero

Shopify

A2X

Airtable

Job description

About Us

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 22 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our biggest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 350 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.

About Us

Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 22 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our biggest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 350 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.

Role Information

We are seeking a commercially focused and hand-on FP&A professional to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and business performance.

The role reports to the Head of Finance and work closely with broader business teams to provide insights that drive growth and profitability.

The role also supports the wider Finance team and contributes to process improvement and team development.

Your Duties Will Include

We're seeking a commercially focused, hands-on FP&A professional to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll work closely with business teams to deliver insights that support growth and profitability, while contributing to broader Finance team development and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Forecasting

• Partner with Production and Development leads to prepare budgets, forecasts, and rolling forecasts (revenue, margin, opex, EBITDA, cash flow)
• Analyse actuals vs. budget/forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Build financial models and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions
  
  

Commercial & E-Commerce Analysis

• Analyse sales, profitability, and margin by product, channel, customer, and market; monitor E-Commerce KPIs (revenue, repeat purchase rate)
• Support pricing, promotional, and discount strategy through financial modelling, market analysis, and demand forecasts.
• Analyse fulfilment, shipping, payment gateway, marketplace, and marketing/advertising costs against ROI
  
  

Inventory & Working Capital

• Analyse demand trends to inform sales and logistics on upcoming inventory requirements.
• Analyse inventory turnover, ageing, and slow-moving stock
  
  

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare monthly management reports and present financial/commercial insights to senior leadership that combine quantitative data with qualitative data and market insights to explain movements in demand and revenue
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance stakeholders
• Support forecasting for business expansion (e.g. First-Party Retail, video games, new product lines) by analysing existing historical data and trends against industry data.
  
  

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimise Xero, Shopify, PayPal, A2X and related financial/e-commerce system integrations
• Automate recurring reporting; identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve data accuracy
• Support broader Finance team (AP, AR, payroll) as needed and share knowledge/training on systems and processes
  
  

A Successful Candidate Will Have

• Degree in Accounting and Finance
• CPA or CA qualified, or currently pursuing CPA/CA qualification
• 4+ years’ experience in financial and management accounting, FP&A
• Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting & forecasting , and financial analysis
• Strong Excel skills, including financial modelling, data analysis and reporting
• Attention to details and ability to investigate discrepancies and identify financial analysis
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Experience in E-Commerce, retails, consumer products
• Hand-on experience with Xero, Shopify, PayPal, A2X, or Airtable
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and time management skills.
• An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd’ culture.
• Be extremely organized and have a strong work ethic.
• Engaging personality and willingness to learn.
• Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things.
  
  

What We Offer

• A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
• A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
• A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
• Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
• Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
• Paid for gym memberships.
• Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
• A diverse team that values independent input and career development.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), confidential mental health and well being support, for you and your family
  
  

Our values

Glitch Productions Has An Art-first Mindset. Regardless Of Which Team We’re In, Every Single Team Member’s Core Mission Is To Create The Best Art Possible, And Delight Our Audience That Has Given Us So Much. We Achieve This Mission Through Our Values

Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.

Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.

Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.

Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.

At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.

We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!