FP&A Manager

Retail Finance Leadership Contract

The Company

Our client is a premium Australian retail business with a highly recognisable brand, a national store network and a growing international presence. With a creative product-led environment and strong operators across the business, this is a company that offers both pace and commercial complexity.

The finance team is well established and includes senior finance leadership, systems, tax, accounting and analysis capability. This contract will support a busy period as the business moves through year-end, budget finalisation and the quarterly forecasting cycle.

This opportunity offers hybrid flexibility with 1 day a week of work from home available.

The Role

Your position as FP&A Manager will take ownership of the FP&A function during a 4-month internal project backfill. Your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Managing the FP&A function during a 4-month contract backfill
• Reviewing and finalising the annual budget, which is close to completion
• Leading the quarterly forecasting process, including stakeholder engagement, analysis and consolidation
• Preparing monthly management reporting, variance analysis and performance commentary for senior leadership
• Partnering with business leaders to provide commercial insights on performance, profitability and cost initiatives
• Monitoring financial and operational KPIs, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement
• Performing ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic and operational initiatives
• Providing day-to-day leadership to a Financial Analyst and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved

Your Background

To be considered for this FP&A Manager position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Immediately available and comfortable stepping into a senior contract role
• CA or CPA qualified
• Bring proven FP&A Manager, Head of Finance or senior commercial finance experience
• Have experience in retail, fashion, inventory, e-commerce, wholesale or another product-based environment

Those who have worked in similar senior FP&A roles are encouraged to apply, as are candidates with relatable backgrounds, including Head of Finance, Commercial Manager, Finance Manager, Senior Finance Business Partner or Commercial Finance Lead.

If you are keen to find out more about this FP&A Manager position, please contact Ryan Lawler at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5645, quoting reference 10122 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.