Senior Analyst, FP&A

First Sentier Investors group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Analyst, FP&A role at First Sentier Group in Sydney partners with Finance Business Partners to deliver reporting, budgeting and forecasting for the Enablement Group. You will track transformation costs and benefits with the PMO, and support the ABC framework using Workday and Power BI.

We seek a CA or CPA candidate with strong FP&A experience, advanced Excel, and a collaborative mindset to drive continuous improvement across global teams and deliver clear financial insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA or working towards qualification.
• Experience in FP&A, planning and forecasting.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills with Power Query; VBA advantageous.
• Exposure to ABC costing and cost allocation.
• Experience supporting projects or PMOs.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting and executive reporting.
• Partner with PMO to track transformation costs and benefits.
• Support ABC framework implementation and Workday config.
• Develop scalable reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis and opportunities to automate.
• Communicate insights to finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modelling

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Cost tracking

ABC costing exposure

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Global collaboration

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Workday Financials

Workday Adaptive Planning

Power BI

VBA/macros

Job description

The role

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, FP&A to support our Finance Business Partners across the Enablement Group. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A in Sydney, you will play a key role in delivering reporting, planning and forecasting support, partnering with Project Managers and the PMO to track Transformation Office costs and benefits, and supporting the implementation of an Activity Based Costing (ABC) framework. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, building structure in evolving situations, and contributing to meaningful business and finance transformation initiatives.

Your experience and skills

• CA or CPA qualified, or working towards qualification


• Experience in FP&A, management reporting, financial planning and forecasting


• Strong financial modelling, reporting, reconciliation and analytical skills


• Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query and complex formulas; VBA/macros advantageous


• Experience supporting cost and benefit tracking for projects, transformation initiatives or PMOs


• Exposure to Activity Based Costing (ABC), cost allocation methodologies, and platforms such as Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, Power BI or similar tools is highly regarded


• Strong attention to detail, excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively across global teams


• Proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset and a track record of improving reporting processes and ways of working


• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, taking ownership, and delivering outcomes in a changing environment

Your day-to-day

• Support financial planning, reporting and analysis across the Enablement Group, including budgeting, forecasting and executive reporting.


• Partner with Project Managers, the PMO and Finance teams to track transformation costs, benefits and project performance.


• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of an Activity Based Costing (ABC) framework, including allocation methodologies and Workday configuration.


• Build and maintain scalable reporting, controls and reconciliation processes to support business and transformation initiatives.


• Deliver ad hoc analysis, identify opportunities to improve or automate processes, and maintain clear documentation.


• Build strong relationships across Finance and the broader business, communicating financial insights clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

About us

First Sentier Group is a global asset management group providing high quality, differentiated and relevant investment capabilities aiming to deliver exceptional investment performance for our clients and profitable growth for our shareholder.

We do this through our independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles. We are a global asset management business and the home of investment teams AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. All our investment teams – whether in-house or individually branded – operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it’s the right thing to do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law.

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