The right Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager can transform your business by better understanding your numbers to drive your planning process. 

Typically reporting to a CFO, the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager works closely with senior management to increase a company’s efficiency and profitability by assisting with the formulation of both medium and long-term financial plans.

They play a pivotal role in analysing financial data, forecasting future trends, and ensuring your company's long-term success. With their expert insights and leadership, your business can make informed decisions that fuel growth and enhance profitability. An action-oriented FP&A Manager isn't just a valuable asset — they're essential for navigating today’s competitive market.

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 skilled FP&A Manager is not just an option, it’s a necessity for any business aiming for sustainable growth. The FP&A Manager performs a wide range of duties that may include: 

  • Working closely with the leadership team to formulate the business's medium to long-term financial and strategic plan
  • Working with Business Unit heads to understand the various drivers that affect business unit performance
  • Work across the business to build and consolidate the budgets and forecasts
  • Building and maintaining models to project long-term growth and determine the impacting business factors
  • Delivery of competitor analysis, market trends, and associated commentary to the leadership team
  • Analysing financial and operational results to better understand company performance
  • Utilising BI tools to deliver meaningful insights into business performance
  • Communicating to senior management the reasons behind the product/department performance and results
  • Reviewing operations and recommending new productivity or cost-saving initiatives
  • Preparing business cases to support new investment, strategic, and other business decisions
  • Reviewing existing processes and procedures to develop recommendations for improvement efforts
  • Communicating results and recommendations to senior management for improvements that will lead to cost reduction, revenue generation, and streamlining of operations
  • Providing insights to senior management around financial modelling, forecasts, and profitability
  • Managing a team of Financial and Business Analysts

A skilled FP&A Manager provides the financial insights necessary for making informed decisions. By aligning budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation with your business objectives, they play a key role in driving sustainable growth and improving financial health.  

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.

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

We specialise in fast, efficient, and reliable recruitment services for FP&A Managers, ensuring that your business gets the right talent quickly. Our process is designed to identify candidates who not only possess the technical skills and experience needed for the role but also align with your company’s culture and strategic vision. By streamlining the recruitment process, we deliver top candidates without compromising on quality, helping you make an informed hire swiftly.

One of our clients recently said: “Excellent service. But most importantly, your specialisation in accounting allows you to know the key aspects that your clients are looking for. I was very pleased with all the candidates sent to me for interview. You selected the candidates appropriately rather than just a laundry list approach.” 

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

We have a pool of highly qualified FP&A candidates ready to step into your organisation and make an immediate impact. These professionals have been carefully vetted for their technical capabilities, leadership qualities, and strategic thinking. Whether you need someone to lead your financial planning efforts or to provide in-depth analysis to improve your bottom line, our candidates are ready to help drive your business forward.

Ready to hire? Submit your vacancy for an FP&A Manager today

If you’re ready to strengthen your financial strategy with an exceptional FP&A Manager, submit your vacancy today. We’ll match you with top-tier professionals who can drive your business’s financial success. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to find the right talent — take action now and contact us to secure a leader who can propel your company toward its growth objectives.

Salary guide:

Range $150,000 - $200,000 + Superannuation.

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