Strategic Finance Partner - Budgeting & Insight

Michael Page; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Business Partner on the Gold Coast to support financial management and strategic objectives. You will partner with operational leaders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and deliver insightful month-end reporting to drive informed decision-making.

The role requires strong communication, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP/finance systems. CA/CPA or progress toward qualification is preferred, with a permanent, full-time opportunity in a large,

Qualifications

• Experience in Finance Business Partnering, Management Accounting, Commercial Finance or FP&A.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis experience.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A commercially focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to ERP or finance systems.
• CA or CPA qualification, or be working towards completion.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with operational leaders to provide commercial and financial advice.
• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Delivering month-end reporting, analysis and commentary.
• Monitoring financial performance and identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.
• Conducting variance analysis and providing actionable insights.
• Supporting business cases and strategic initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.
• Assisting stakeholders to understand financial performance and make informed decisions.
• Preparing ad hoc financial analysis and management reports as required.

Skills

Finance partnering

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Excel advanced

Education

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

Tools

ERP systems

Finance software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Finance Business Partner on the Gold Coast to support financial management and strategic objectives. You will partner with operational leaders, lead budgeting and forecasting, and deliver insightful month-end reporting to drive informed decision-making.

The role requires strong communication, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP/finance systems. CA/CPA or progress toward qualification is preferred, with a permanent, full-time opportunity in a large,