• Large Australian company in the energy sector
• Lead a team of four across planning, forecasting and performance analysis
• CBD location | Hybrid working

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly regarded, Melbourne-based company within the energy sector, currently experiencing an exciting period of growth and innovation. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role will lead a team of four and play an important role in improving financial planning, forecasting and performance management across the organisation. The role offers an excellent combination of technical FP&A, leadership and stakeholder engagement, with exposure to senior leaders across a large and sophisticated business.

The Challenge

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Consolidating budgets and forecasts and challenging key assumptions, risks and opportunities
• Analysing financial performance and providing meaningful insights into key trends and variances
• Preparing management reporting and analysis for senior leadership, Executive and Board audiences
• Partnering with finance and business leaders to improve financial decision-making and accountability
• Developing performance measures and KPIs to improve visibility of business performance
• Driving continuous improvement across planning, reporting and analytical processes
• Leading and developing a team of four, building capability across analysis, planning and stakeholder engagement

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

• CA/CPA qualification with strong FP&A, management accounting or commercial finance experience
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting and forecasting processes within a large or complex organisation
• Strong financial analysis, management reporting and Excel capability
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to engage and influence senior leaders
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a genuine interest in improving processes and challenging the status quo

The Next Step 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please contact Sophie Wood, or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook
  
At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controller
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.
 
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