Head of FP&A

ExecThread; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread is seeking a Head of FP&A to lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for a significant pharmaceutical portfolio. The role delivers commercial insights to inform strategic decisions and partners with senior leaders across the business.

You will drive reporting, planning and analytical capability improvements, coach a small team in FP&A, pricing and commercial analysis, and influence growth initiatives and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in FP&A and commercial finance within pharma/healthcare.
• Experience supporting sales, marketing, product or commercial teams.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning for a large pharma portfolio.
• Deliver commercial insights to inform strategic decision-making and partner with business leaders.
• Drive improved reporting, planning and analytics; coach a small FP&A team (pricing and commercial analysis).

Skills

FP&A

Commercial finance

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Tertiary education

Job description

The Company is seeking a Head of FP&A to join their dynamic and rapidly growing organization. This leadership role is pivotal in providing critical insight and decision support across a significant pharmaceutical portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities, delivering commercial insights to support strategic decision-making, and partnering with various business leaders to enhance overall performance. Additionally, the role involves driving improved reporting, planning, and analytical capabilities, as well as coaching and developing a small team in FP&A, pricing, and commercial analysis.To excel in this position, candidates must have a strong background in FP&A and commercial finance, with a specific focus on the pharmaceutical industry. Experience in supporting sales, marketing, product, or commercial teams within a pharma or healthcare environment is essential. The role requires a proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders, strong commercial acumen, and excellent communication skills. A CA/CPA qualification and relevant tertiary education are also necessary. The Head of FP&A will be expected to lead, mentor, and develop a team, and to support growth initiatives, investment decisions, and continuous improvement projects within the organization.

Highly successful and rapidly growing healthcare organisation with a significant pharmaceutical portfolio.

Functions:

• Finance