Senior FP&A Analyst

The Arnott's Group; Strathfield Municipal Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted gym memberships

Discounted health insurance

Free onsite parking

Discounted Arnott's products

NAWO membership

Flexible and hybrid working options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Arnott's Group is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with Marketing and Sales leaders to drive financial performance and provide meaningful insights across the business. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will strengthen forecasting, budget ownership and performance visibility, influencing senior stakeholders to improve planning and decision-making.

This role offers a commercially focused finance professional a chance to streamline processes, drive continuous improvement and shape the

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering roles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing and Sales leaders to manage operating expenses, headcount planning and investment decisions.
• Lead month-end reporting and analysis processes, providing insights and commentary on key drivers.
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations that support business performance and decision-making.
• Lead forecasting and annual budgeting processes across Marketing and Sales SG&A.
• Own month end journal and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support investment and resource allocation decisions.
• Improve forecast accuracy and drive stronger budget ownership, accountability and financial discipline across the business.
• Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI to automate reporting and reduce manual effort.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, reporting and governance processes.
• Collaborate closely with Finance and cross-functional leaders to deliver high-quality financial outcomes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Analytical capability

Stakeholder management

FP&A experience

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

About the Job

As a Senior FP&A Analyst, you will play a critical role in partnering with Marketing and Sales leaders to drive financial performance, improve ways of working, and deliver meaningful financial insights across the business.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be the key finance business partner for the Marketing Leadership Team and Sales SG&A, helping leaders make informed decisions while strengthening forecasting, budget ownership and performance visibility.

This isn't a role for someone who simply maintains the status quo. We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on challenge, identifies opportunities for improvement, streamlines processes, and delivers insights that drive better business outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders, improve how the business plans and forecasts, and help shape the future of the finance function.

About You

Curious, confident and commercially astute, you're someone who enjoys understanding how a business operates and finding ways to make it better.

You bring a proactive mindset and are motivated by continuous improvement. Rather than simply reporting the numbers, you look beyond them, identifying trends, challenging assumptions and driving meaningful change.

You build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicate complex financial information clearly, and are comfortable influencing decisions across a range of business functions. Most importantly, you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and making a tangible impact.

What Your Days Look Like

• Partner with Marketing and Sales leaders to manage operating expenses, headcount planning and investment decisions
• Lead month-end reporting and analysis processes, providing insights and commentary on key drivers
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations that support business performance and decision-making
• Lead forecasting and annual budgeting processes across Marketing and Sales SG&A
• Own month end journal and balance sheet reconciliation processes
• Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support investment and resource allocation decisions
• Improve forecast accuracy and drive stronger budget ownership, accountability and financial discipline across the business
• Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI to automate reporting and reduce manual effort
• Identify opportunities to improve planning, reporting and governance processes
• Collaborate closely with Finance and cross-functional leaders to deliver high-quality financial outcomes

The Ingredients for Success

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline
• CA, CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
• Proven experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering rolesStrong experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Demonstrated success leading budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes
• Passion for driving process improvement and operational efficiencies
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills
• Experience with SAP, Power BI or similar reporting and planning tools
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset with a desire to challenge the status quo

Perks

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounted health insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted Arnott's products
• Access to NAWO membership
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for career growth within a leading FMCG business

Our Culture

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride to celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's Way.

When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, and collaborate with great people as we continue creating delicious moments for consumers across the world.

The Arnott's Group is proud of its delicious and iconic portfolio of brands that continue the legacy begun by the Arnott family in 1865. Created locally, we provide quality, great-tasting food to delight consumers around the world.

The Arnott's Group is headquartered in Sydney and employs approximately 4,000 people in markets across the Asia Pacific region. This includes manufacturing sites in NSW, QLD, VIC and SA as well as New Zealand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

The Arnott's Group portfolio includes the iconic Arnott's brands along with Campbell's products in Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan, a cereal and snacks division called Good Food Partners and the 180 degrees luxury biscuit brand.