Manager Financial Planning And Reporting

NBN Co; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NBN Co in Australia is seeking a Manager Financial Planning and Reporting to lead board and management reporting, budgeting, and insights at the enterprise level. You will deliver accurate, timely narratives to senior leaders, including the Executive Committee and Board, ensuring a single source of truth across management reporting.

The role focuses on month-end reporting, the Integrated Operating Plan cycle, forecasting, and clear, concise communication of variances with recommendations,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering board-level reporting and management commentary.
• Proven ability to translate complex numbers into clear narrative.
• Strong ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end reporting and annual budgeting cycles.
• Prepare integrated operating plan and forecast updates.
• Provide insights and executive-ready presentations to the Executive Committee and Board.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Board and management reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Executive stakeholder communication

Narrative presentation

Job description

Position Title: Manager Financial Planning and Reporting

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Manager Financial Planning and Reporting who will be reporting to the Executive Manager Financial Planning and Reporting.

A bit about your role

As the Manager Financial Planning and Reporting, you will play a crucial role within the finance team, supporting high‑quality financial reporting, planning and insights at the enterprise level, to enable confident decision‑making at the most senior levels of the organisation. You will provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to a wide range of stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, Board, and Shareholder Departments, operating within a cadence of tight reporting deadlines. Your work will help ensure transparency, trust and a single source of truth across all management reporting.

In this role, you will support a broad portfolio of financial planning and reporting activities, including month‑end management reporting, the annual Budget and Integrated Operating Plan cycle, and regular forecast updates. You will combine strong analytical and commercial capability with thoughtful written communication, translating complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives, highlighting key variances to budget and recommending actions to address the issues. Through insightful analysis and well‑crafted presentations, you will influence strategic direction and contribute meaningfully to nbn’s long‑term goals, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and professionalism.

A bit about you

You bring strong experience in board and management reporting, with a proven ability to deliver high‑quality outputs for executive and board‑level audiences. You are confident preparing and presenting commentary for senior leaders, and a background in consulting or financial planning, analysis and reporting will be highly regarded. Your attention to detail is exceptional, and you take pride in the accuracy of your numbers, calculations and written materials, even when working under pressure and managing multiple critical deadlines.

You are calm, resilient and organised, with the ability to maintain momentum in a fast‑paced environment with a demanding reporting rhythm. You collaborate openly with stakeholders, applying sound commercial judgement and a growth mindset that reflects your aspiration to take on broader leadership opportunities over time.

Manager Financial Planning and Reporting • Australia