Senior Finance Business Partner, FP&A Corporate

Job Title

Senior Finance Business Partner, FP&A Corporate

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for business partnering and delivering financial analysis and reporting for the Australian business.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly/quarterly reporting with insights on performance, variances, key risks, and opportunities
• Provide analytics on business transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, cost accruals, marketing activities) and their impact on service line margins
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing management information quality and budgeting/forecasting processes
• Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario analysis and long-range planning
  
  

Business Partnering

• Provide operational stakeholders with financial data and analysis to support effective decision-making and margin delivery
• Assist in forecasting cycles and support business leaders throughout the process
• Collaborate on the Annual Operating Plan to align business targets with Australia’s growth strategy
• Contribute to the development of the Long Range Plan (5-year strategy)
  
  

Systems Knowledge

• Serve as an expert on financial reporting systems and their interconnectivity
• Create and maintain data models using Essbase, Adaptive, Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps
• Support data management and maintenance across JDE, Hyperion, and Workday
• Lead system and process enhancements to maximize effectiveness and efficiency
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the direct manager
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and implementations
• Provide support during peak periods and leave cover
• Develop operational standards, playbooks, and manuals
• Work extended hours occasionally during peak times
  
  

Background & Experience

• 6 - 9 years of experience in FP&A or related finance roles
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Proven ability in budgeting and forecasting
• Effective communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Skilled in analyzing complex, high-volume data with attention to detail
• Experience in implementing innovative analytical and reporting solutions
• Ability to inspire and influence others
• Self-driven, adaptable, and results-oriented team player
• Experience in large, listed organizations
  
  

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• CA or CPA qualified
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
• Ability to combine data with strategic and financial insights
  
  

Contract Type: Fixed-term (Maternity Leave Cover)

Duration: 13 months, with potential extension up to 18 months

Location: Sydney, Australia

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”