Senior FP&A Leader for FMCG & Manufacturing Growth

ThompsonCook; Sydney; On-site; AUD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

ThompsonCook in Sydney seeks a senior FP&A leader to own budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, influencing across finance, procurement and supply chain. You will partner with the executive team, drive data-enabled finance, and lead a high-performing team delivering shared services and planning insights.

The role reports to the CFO and requires extensive FP&A, commercial finance and ERP experience, preferably in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing. Competitive base with bonus available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related discipline.
• CA/CPA qualification.
• Senior finance experience across FP&A, commercial finance, supply chain finance or finance operations.
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Experience partnering with Procurement, Supply Chain or Operations and overseeing working capital or Shared Services.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills.
• FMCG or high-volume manufacturing experience highly regarded.
• SAP or comparable ERP experience, plus exposure to planning, BI and automation tools.
• Strong people leadership and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning cycles with driver-based models.
• Produce accurate, insightful performance reporting and executive commentary.
• Identify key risks and opportunities for the business.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain and Demand Planning on spend and capital.
• Validate procurement and supply chain savings for real, measurable benefits.
• Lead Accounts Payable and Receivable, improving controls and efficiency.
• Own working capital and cash flow forecasting.
• Drive automation, standardisation and data improvements across finance functions.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team across analysis and shared services.

Skills

People leadership

Financial modelling

Scenario analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Business partnering

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Job description

ThompsonCook in Sydney seeks a senior FP&A leader to own budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning, influencing across finance, procurement and supply chain. You will partner with the executive team, drive data-enabled finance, and lead a high-performing team delivering shared services and planning insights.

The role reports to the CFO and requires extensive FP&A, commercial finance and ERP experience, preferably in FMCG or high-volume manufacturing. Competitive base with bonus available.