Strategic FP&A Lead — Insights & Forecasting

Lanson Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanson Partners in Sydney is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the coordination and preparation of group revenue and expenditure reporting, capex budgets and forecasts. You will analyse financial results and provide insights to help stakeholders make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly management and Board reporting, partnering with business units on plans and forecasts, and driving performance analysis to inform senior leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Background delivering Group performance reporting, planning, and strategic insights.
• A degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or a related discipline, together with CA ANZ or CPA Australia qualification.
• Experience in financial services is preferred.
• A strong track record of influencing stakeholders to achieve commercial outcomes.
• A self-starting approach, the ability to work independently and a naturally curious mindset.
• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging senior management, executives and/or Board members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management and Board reports, including ratios, key transaction and revenue statistics, and KPIs.
• Partner with business stakeholders to develop long- and short-term plans, identifying opportunities through detailed commercial insights and business knowledge.
• Understand business strategy, value drivers and KPIs, providing financial analysis and insights into performance.
• Identify trends, risks, opportunities and performance gaps, and communicate findings to senior business and finance stakeholders.
• Influence stakeholders to improve commercial performance and deliver business and financial objectives.
• Work with business partners on quarterly forecasts and monthly performance results, and contribute to annual budgets and five-year revenue and expense plans.

Skills

Group performance reporting

Stakeholder influence

Communication skills

Independent work

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CA ANZ or CPA Australia

Job description

Lanson Partners in Sydney is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the coordination and preparation of group revenue and expenditure reporting, capex budgets and forecasts. You will analyse financial results and provide insights to help stakeholders make strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include monthly management and Board reporting, partnering with business units on plans and forecasts, and driving performance analysis to inform senior leadership and the Board.