Strategic FP&A Leader: Forecasting & Insights

Esri Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Esri Australia seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to establish and mature forecasting, planning and performance reporting across Australia, while shaping the broader FP&A framework for the Group.

Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, work with Finance, Data and Technology to turn data into insights, and guide decision‑making. As the capability matures, leadership will expand across planning, performance management and business partnering.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance, commerce or related discipline with CA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance or business performance roles.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes.
• Experience evaluating, selecting or implementing planning or enterprise performance management systems.
• Strong financial modelling skills across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasting and long-range planning for Australia, while supporting development of consistent planning frameworks across the Group.
• Build integrated financial models covering revenue, margin, operating costs, cash flow and key business drivers.
• Deliver scenario modelling and commercial analysis to support strategic decisions and investments.
• Support the development and refinement of recharge, allocation and performance measurement methodologies across Australia and the wider Group.
• Establish scalable forecasting, planning and reporting processes that improve forecast quality, governance and reduce reliance on individual knowledge.
• Develop monthly executive reporting that connects financial performance, risks, opportunities and actions.
• Develop KPI, reporting and performance management frameworks that improve visibility, accountability and decision-making across Australia and the wider Group.

Skills

FP&A expertise

Financial modelling

Stakeholder influence

Scenario analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

CA/CPA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Snowflake

ERP systems

Job description

Esri Australia seeks a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to establish and mature forecasting, planning and performance reporting across Australia, while shaping the broader FP&A framework for the Group.

Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, work with Finance, Data and Technology to turn data into insights, and guide decision‑making. As the capability matures, leadership will expand across planning, performance management and business partnering.