Senior Manager Enterprise Planning And Forecasting Pmo

nbn™ Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Inclusive and flexible workplace

Diversity programs

Job summary

nbn™ Australia seeks a Senior Manager Enterprise Planning and Forecasting PMO to lead the enterprise-wide IOP and forecasting program. You will coordinate the annual budget, four-year IOP, and long-term planning, aligning strategy with execution while driving governance and data improvements across Finance and Strategy teams.

You will translate enterprise objectives into clear narratives for the Exec Committee, Board and shareholders, shaping insights through scenarios and driver-based

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Extensive PMO or program management experience in FP&A and enterprise planning.
• Experience leading budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Strong communication with executives and board.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the Integrated Operating Plan (IOP) and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate annual budget, four-year IOP, Long-Term Plan and reforecasts.
• Prepare high-quality consolidated IOP and forecast materials for Executive Committee, Board and Shareholders.
• Communicate timetables, milestones and expectations; manage risks and dependencies.
• Shape governance, processes and data improvements to improve forecasting accuracy.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

PMO management

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent

Program management qualification

Job description

Job Expectations

Position Title: Senior Manager Enterprise Planning and Forecasting PMO

A bit about your role

In this role, you will lead the delivery of nbn’s enterprise-wide Integrated Operating Plan (IOP) and forecasting processes, bringing strategic priorities to life through connected strategic, operational and financial plans. Working with Finance, Strategy and the broader business, you will coordinate at the enterprise level the annual budget, four-year IOP, Long-Term Plan and reforecasts from start to finish. You will set, maintain and communicate across the organisation clear timetables, milestones and expectations, ensuring alignment of inputs and assumptions, while managing changes, risks and dependencies to keep each cycle on track, integrated and delivered at a high-quality on time. You will prepare high-quality consolidated IOP and forecast materials, translating enterprise strategy, key objectives and transformation initiatives into clear and compelling narratives for the Executive Committee, Board and Shareholders. You will analyse movements against prior plans and forecasts, challenge assumptions, and provide insights into risks, opportunities and scenarios to support informed decisions. You will also help shape how nbn plans and forecasts, partnering with Finance, business and Systems teams to strengthen governance, process and controls, improve tools and data, and advance driver-based and scenario forecasting. By embedding lessons learned and simpler ways of working, you will reduce rework, shorten planning cycles, increase forecast agility and improve forecast accuracy.

A bit about you

An ideal candidate will have a strong Finance and Accounting background combined with extensive PMO or program management experience across financial planning and analysis, enterprise planning, forecasting and program delivery in large, complex organisations. You’ll hold a relevant CA, CPA or equivalent accounting qualification as well as a program management qualification. Your experience leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, managing enterprise‑wide processes and stakeholders, milestones, dependencies and risks, and preparing high‑quality management, Board and Shareholder reporting will equip you to succeed. Consulting experience will also be highly regarded. You will bring extensive experience in developing high‑quality executive and Board‑level presentations that distil complex financial, strategic and operational information into clear, actionable insights. You have a strong ability to articulate the “what”, “so what” and “now what”, shaping compelling narratives that influence enterprise decisions and outcomes. As a trusted advisor who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organisation, you are confident in engaging with senior leaders to influence decisions, navigate complexity and align diverse stakeholders around a common goal. You combine financial and analytical judgement with clear communication, translating detail into meaningful executive insights. You are comfortable working both within a team and autonomously, and managing competing deadlines without compromising accuracy. With a continuous improvement mindset, you’ll lead change, embed practical governance and process documentation, and make planning and forecasting more effective.

Life at nbn

To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them. A more inclusive working world nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That’s why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee‑led diversity pillars.

Equal Opportunities for All

We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at [phone]. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility‑related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website. Please note, this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026. To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.

Worker Type Permanent Time Type Full time

nbn is the team behind the design, build and operation of the nbn™ network - one of Australia’s largest technology infrastructure projects, which will help better connect Australians with each other and the rest of the world, no matter where you live. But the nbn™ network is so much more than access to fast internet. A state of the art communications network opens up a world of possibilities in areas such as education, business, innovation, healthcare, flexibility, and entertainment. It will help ensure our digital future, and give Australians benefits we can all enjoy, for decades to come. At nbn, you’ll work with inspirational leaders and innovators in their field, help take on engaging and exciting work, and seek original solutions to new challenges every day. Things move quickly at nbn, and opportunities present themselves all the time. At nbn, you have an incredible chance to broaden your skills and widen your horizons. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to accelerate your career, and shape your own future, along with Australia’s.