Hire Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

The right Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager can transform your business — not by just reporting numbers, but by driving your planning process with strategic insight.

Typically reporting to a CFO, the FP&A Manager works closely with senior leadership to boost efficiency, profitability, and long-term success through data-driven decision-making.

They analyse financial trends, forecast future performance, and translate complex data into actionable strategies. In today’s competitive market, an action-oriented FP&A Manager isn’t just helpful — they’re essential.

Contact us now to find your next FP&A Manager.

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Why you need a skilled FP&A Manager for your business growth

Hiring a high-performing FP&A Manager is vital for any business aiming for sustainable, strategic growth. Their responsibilities typically include:

Strategic planning & leadership

• Partnering with leadership to shape medium and long-term financial plans
• Collaborating with business unit heads to identify performance drivers

Forecasting, budgeting & modelling

• Consolidating budgets and forecasts across departments
• Building financial models to assess long-term growth scenarios

Commercial & competitive analysis

• Delivering competitor analysis, market insights, and executive-level commentary
• Analysing financial and operational performance for key insights

Data & technology enablement

• Leveraging BI tools to provide real-time reporting and dashboards
• Communicating financial performance drivers to senior stakeholders

Operational efficiency

• Recommending productivity and cost-saving initiatives
• Preparing business cases to support investments and strategic decisions
• Reviewing internal processes to recommend improvements
• Presenting findings and improvement recommendations to senior management

Profitability & team leadership

• Providing insights on forecasting, profitability, and long-range planning
• Managing and mentoring a team of Financial and Business Analysts

A top FP&A Manager doesn’t just monitor your financials - they align planning, resource allocation, and commercial decisions with your long-term objectives.

Discover top Financial Planning & Analysis Manager Candidates today

7 traits of an exceptional FP&A Manager (and how to find them)

1. Significant analytical expertise

Excel at interpreting financial data to make informed decisions

2. Strong quantitative abilities

Proficient in building and analysing financial models, able to solve complex problems.

3. Strategic vision

Able to contribute meaningfully to long-term financial planning.

4. Excellent communication skills

Can translate complex financial insights into actionable advice for stakeholders, with the ability to build relationships.

5. Leadership skills

Capable of managing and guiding a team of analysts, with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.

6. High level of commercial acumen

Understands how financial strategies impact business operations.

7. Technological proficiency

Well-versed in BI tools, and advanced computer software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.

Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, or CFA are also desirable.

Finding an exceptional FP&A Manager requires a recruitment process that targets candidates with both technical prowess and the soft skills needed to drive your company’s growth.

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Our FP&A Manager recruitment process – fast, efficient, and reliable

We specialise in placing FP&A Managers who match both your technical brief and business context. Our process is streamlined for results:

• Deep role understanding – We clarify the strategic and technical needs of your team
• Targeted sourcing – Access our curated network of experienced FP&A professionals
• Behavioural & technical screening – We go beyond skills to assess decision-making and leadership fit
• Speed without compromise – We deliver quickly without sacrificing candidate quality

One client shared: “Excellent service. You understood exactly what we were looking for and delivered a focused shortlist. No fluff — just the right fit.”

Meet our top FP&A candidates – ready to drive your business forward

We represent a vetted pool of high-impact FP&A professionals ready to:

• Lead your budgeting and forecasting
• Provide strategic commercial insights
• Build agile, accurate financial models
• Influence C-suite decisions with confidence

Whether you need a strategic partner or a tactical driver, we’ll introduce you to candidates who can deliver.

Salary guide:

Salary range $150,000 - $200,000 + Superannuation.

Career progression:

• Commercial Manager
• Chief Financial Officer
• Head of Strategy & Planning

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Ready to Hire an FP&A Manager?

Strengthen your strategic decision-making with an FP&A Manager who delivers more than numbers — they deliver momentum.

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