Finance Business Partner

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

Lead the budgeting and business planning process by working closely with regional General Managers (GMs) and, where required,

Branch Managers.

Collaborate with budget holders to ensure alignment between financial performance and operational goals.

Drive the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Month-End Close & Reporting

Manage month-end close activities within a 5-day timeline to meet Group reporting requirements.

Post and review key journal entries including:

o Revenue and cost accruals

o Wage and employment entitlement provisions

o Prepayments and reclassification adjustments

Prepare monthly financial summaries and articulate key material movements with clear commentary.

Client and Portfolio Analysis

Conduct monthly deep-dive analysis of client portfolios across various regions or business units.

Investigate and explain financial variances and trends at a granular level, focusing on revenue drivers, margins, and client performance.

Forecasting and Scenario Planning

Partner with GMs and Branch Managers to develop rolling forecasts for Profit & Loss (P&L).

Translate operational inputs into financial projections, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

Performance Monitoring

Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and cost control.

Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools for ongoing performance monitoring.

Strategic Support & Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial guidance to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

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Contribute to business case development and investment appraisals.

Ad-Hoc and Compliance Support

Support internal and external audit processes, tax filings (e.g., Fringe Benefits Tax), and other regulatory requirements.

Take on additional duties as required by the business, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.

Professional certification such as CA, CPA, CIMA, or ACCA preferred.

5+ years of experience in FP&A, management accounting, or finance business partnering.

Strong understanding of financial statements, planning cycles, and forecasting methods.

Key Skills & Competencies:

High proficiency in Excel and financial systems (e.g. MS Dynamics 365, Power BI).

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders.

Attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to solving business problems.

Preferred Attributes:

Experience in a multi-site, service-based, or client-centric business.

Exposure to fast-paced or complex organizational environments.

Comfort with ambiguity and ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Commitment

Programmed and PERSOL supports a workplace culture of zero harm and encourages this in all that we do.

Programmed and PERSOL strives for diversity, inclusion and equality of our people. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation or abilities to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed and PERSOL, we encourage you to visit our website.