Strategic Finance Partner, FP&A & Business Insights

BDO Administration Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across a dynamic professional services firm. You will provide insightful analysis, reporting, and strategic financial guidance, partnering with business leaders to shape decisions through budgeting, forecasting, and robust financial planning.

You\'ll build financial models, analyze data, and develop reporting frameworks, while improving processes and strengthening stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CA, CPA or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
• At least five years' experience in management accounting, financial analysis, or similar business partnering role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse management accounts, delivering actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand priorities and provide financial guidance and support.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities, including monitoring performance and conducting variance analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and process improvements.
• Enhance reporting capabilities by developing meaningful and timely financial reporting frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, analysis, and financial processes.
• Build strong, trusted relationships through proactive engagement and collaboration.
• Work closely with Finance leadership to strengthen and evolve the Finance Business Partnering function.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Power Query

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA/CPA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Excel

Job description

BDO is seeking a Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance across a dynamic professional services firm. You will provide insightful analysis, reporting, and strategic financial guidance, partnering with business leaders to shape decisions through budgeting, forecasting, and robust financial planning.

You\'ll build financial models, analyze data, and develop reporting frameworks, while improving processes and strengthening stakeholder relationships across the organisation.