Strategic FP&A Manager: Lead, Model & Advise

The Birdanco Practice Trust; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Australia is seeking a senior Financial Planning & Analytics leader to establish and drive a dedicated FP&A function. You will manage a team of accountants and data analytics staff, reporting to the Financial Controller and partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

You will lead the development of financial models, budgets, forecasts and management reports under Australian GAAP, while mentoring staff and shaping robust business processes.

Qualifications

• Essential CA / CPA qualified (or equivalent).
• Essential 3+ years senior management accounting / FP&A experience.
• Proven experience with leading teams and business partnering.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management reports in accordance Australian GAAP for Professional Service Firms.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, identify risks and cash flow sensitivities;
• Design, develop and analyse financial models and reports;
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts;
• Identify, research and resolve complex accounting issues;
• Analyse management accounting reports and provide insight and advice to key stakeholders;
• Advise key stakeholders on practical and commercial issues and develop solutions which genuinely add value to the business;
• Develop strong relationships across the business;
• Management, development and mentoring of staff.
• Review and improve business processes;
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with firm policies and procedures including processing of journal entries;
• Share knowledge and best practice to actively increase the overall knowledge of the team;
• Assist with the annual partner profit assessment and oversee the maintenance of supporting financial models and records;
• Assist with other Group Finance activities as and when required.

Skills

Management accounting

FP&A

Team leadership

Business partnering

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Autonomous work

Education

CA/CPA Qualified

Tools

Excel

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

RSM Australia is seeking a senior Financial Planning & Analytics leader to establish and drive a dedicated FP&A function. You will manage a team of accountants and data analytics staff, reporting to the Financial Controller and partnering with senior stakeholders across the business.

You will lead the development of financial models, budgets, forecasts and management reports under Australian GAAP, while mentoring staff and shaping robust business processes.