Strategic Finance Partner — 4 Month Contract

Michael Page; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 4-month contract in Melbourne, Australia. The role will provide critical FP&A support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and strategic analysis during a busy period for events and tourism.

Immediate availability is required. The position involves leading budgeting cycles, delivering management reports, and partnering with operational stakeholders to optimise profitability and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering roles.
• CA or CPA qualified.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting capability.
• Experience improving reporting processes, automation and BI solutions.
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Produce and maintain management reporting, forecasts and budgets.
• Deliver business partnering support to operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Assist with portfolio, profitability and commercial analysis across events and revenue streams.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including submissions for capital projects.
• Support post-event financial activities, including analysis of sales performance, claims and commercial outcomes.
• Drive reporting process improvements, automation initiatives and enhanced use of BI and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting efficiency and decision-making capability.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Business partnering

BI / Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

CA or CPA

Tools

BI software

Reporting tools

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a 4-month contract in Melbourne, Australia. The role will provide critical FP&A support across budgeting, forecasting, reporting and strategic analysis during a busy period for events and tourism.

Immediate availability is required. The position involves leading budgeting cycles, delivering management reports, and partnering with operational stakeholders to optimise profitability and capital projects.