Senior FP&A Analyst

The Arnott's Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Gym discount

Health insurance discount

Onsite parking

Arnott's product discount

NAWO membership

Flexible hybrid working

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Arnott's Group in North Strathfield, NSW, Australia, is seeking a Senior FP&A Analyst to partner with Marketing and Sales leaders to drive performance, forecasting and budgeting.

You'll report to the FP&A Manager and influence senior stakeholders while strengthening forecasting, budget ownership and performance visibility in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• Proven FP&A/Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering experience.
• Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Led budgeting, forecasting and month-end processes.
• Passion for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and challenge to status quo.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Independent worker

Education

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

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Senior FP&A Analyst

Department: Finance - ANZ

Location: North Strathfield, NSW, Australia, 2137

Job Function: Finance - ANZ

Employment Type:

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

Just like you can't make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we're looking for:

Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline

Proven experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance or Finance Business Partnering roles

Strong 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

• 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

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support your needs.