Fp&a Continuous Improvement Lead

**Introduction**:
FP&A Continuous Improvement Lead
**Location**: Melbourne
**Employment type**: Fixed Term - 12 months
**Salary**: $110,000 plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
Make a difference where it matters most
At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.
Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.
Why you will love working with us
Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.
Purposeful impact - make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
Growth and development - enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works - enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
Valuable benefits - increase your income through salary packaging, salary continuance insurance, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Supportive culture - be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
**Description**:
About the role
You will leave a permanent legacy on Housing Choices Australia and the community we serve by leading transformative change within our Finance team. As we reimagine the FP&A function through automation, AI and strategic business partnering, your leadership will unlock Finance’s full potential to positively impact the entire organisation. Your work will be directly in support of HCA’s purpose: providing affordable, accessible homes with connection to community and services that enable people to build their lives. 
This role is ideal for someone who excels at leading change, building trusted partnerships within Finance and with stakeholders and can inspire innovation. Key responsibilities:
Champion the transformation of FP&A through continuous improvement, automation and adoption of AI leading to us delivering faster & smarter insights to our stakeholders.
Facilitate workshops and strategic consultations to redesign processes, enhance data storytelling, and embed a culture of curiosity and relentless improvement.
Act as a thought leader and internal consultant—partnering across Finance and the organisation to drive high-impact solutions.
Coach and uplift the capability of your peers, building practical expertise in tools like Excel, Power BI, and AI, while sparking innovation across the Finance team.
About the team
The Finance & Risk group provides essential financial stewardship and risk management to support Housing Choices Australia’s long-term sustainability and growth. It manages budgeting, financial reporting, treasury operations, and strategic financial planning, ensuring robust financial health and resource optimisation. This group strategically addresses financial risks and opportunities, safeguarding the organisation's capacity to deliver on its purpose effectively.
**Skills and Experiences**:
About you
**You will have**:
2+ years experience as a Finance Business Partner with exposure to complex Excel financial models and data analysis projects,
Comfortable driving transformation and challenging the status quo,
Strong working knowledge of tools such as VBA, SQL, Power BI and Power Query
You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value unique experiences and perspectives.
Our values in action
**Everything we do is guided by our shared values**:
Putting people first - we listen, respect, and respond to our communities.
Working together - collaboration helps us achieve better outcomes.
Doing the right thing - we act with integrity and accountability.
Acting boldly - we innovate to address current housing challenges.
We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.
Belong at Housing Choices
How to apply
For further information, please contact Chelsea Isaacson, People & Culture Business Partner at (03) 8636 9408.
If you do not meet every requirement, please still apply, as we value potential and diverse experiences as much as a perfect CV.
**Disclaimer**: To the best of Housing Choices Australia’s knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication.
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