Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Nous Group Full time

Nous is a great place to work… 

Nous Group is an international management consultancy with over 750 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Canada. We are a values-based organisation that is inspired and determined to improve people’s lives in significant ways. Working in unique, cross-disciplinary teams we offer innovative advice and deliver enduring solutions that transform businesses, governments, and communities. We realise a bigger idea of success. Nous Group is proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work in the UK, Canada, and Australia, reflecting our expanding global influence and success. Nous consistently garners accolades as an exceptional workplace through various competitive reviews. We've been acknowledged as one of LinkedIn’s Top Companies for career growth in Australia and have been awarded Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review on multiple occasions.

We are looking for a fabulous Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join us on a 9-12 month parental leave contract, based in our wonderful new Melbourne office.

The FP&A manager will play a crucial role in driving the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis functions within the organisation. This role provides critical financial insights that contribute to strategic decision-making and improved financial performance.

The role:

  1. Financial Planning and Forecasting:
  • Lead the co-ordination and preparation of the annual group consolidated budget, including scenarios analysis
  • Manage the monthly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
  • Conduct variance analysis to understand trends and the impact of business decisions on financial outcomes.
Reporting and Analysis:
  • Assist with monthly management reports, and analysis on financial results, including commentary on variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
  • Look for enhancements to the reporting framework to improve clarity and relevance of financial information presented to leadership.
  • Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Business Partnering:
  • Engagement with various stakeholders in the preparation of the budget, forecast and cashflows.
  • Support cross-functional teams with ad-hoc analysis and insights to drive business performance and operational efficiency.
Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and systems to increase accuracy and efficiency in budgeting, forecasting and analysis activities.
  • Implement best practices in FP&A and promote the use of data-driven decision-making across the company.

You are: 

  • Strong in organisation with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to build and use good judgement when solving problems
  • Responsive and able to work to critical deadlines
  • Able to influence and coordinate senior stakeholder decision-making
  • Adept at learning, using and navigating between systems
  • Discrete and confidential when dealing with sensitive employee issues
  • A team player who leans in and works well with others.

A bit about you:  

  • CA / CPA qualified 5+ year of experience
  • Excellent financial modelling skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience engaging with business stakeholders, including non-business tam members
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in an FP&A role or the related tasks listed.

Finally, the important details… 

Nous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Nous is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.To apply for a role at Nous in Australia you must have Australian Permanent Residency or right to work in Australia. Please note if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake background screening prior to your commencement at Nous.



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