Hybrid FP&A Leader: Strategic Forecasting & Budgeting

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive executive salary

Career growth opportunities

Continuous training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead strategic financial operations in Queenstown, hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work. You will drive planning, forecasting, budgeting and analytics to shape business strategy and improve financial performance.

The ideal candidate brings 6–8 years in FP&A, strong modeling skills, proficiency in Excel, Hyperion or Anaplan, and the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Develop robust financial models to support strategic initiatives and scenario planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management and the board.
• Evaluate financial impact of business decisions and operational changes.
• Collaborate with departments to align financial plans with business objectives.
• Enhance FP&A processes and systems for efficiency.
• Provide financial guidance for new business opportunities and investments.
• Monitor KPIs and provide regular updates.
• Mentor and develop junior finance team members.

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

CA(SA)/CIMA/ACCA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion

Anaplan

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to lead strategic financial operations in Queenstown, hybrid role blending office collaboration with remote work. You will drive planning, forecasting, budgeting and analytics to shape business strategy and improve financial performance.

The ideal candidate brings 6–8 years in FP&A, strong modeling skills, proficiency in Excel, Hyperion or Anaplan, and the ability to translate numbers into actionable insights for senior leaders.