FP&A Analyst / Business Partner

Position location: This role is open to remote candidates located within the continental United States, with a strong preference for those based in the Pacific or Mountain time zones to support effective collaboration with team members across Australia and the US East Coast.
Reporting to the FP&A Director, the FP&A Analyst / Business Partner will support and lead key financial business partnering and financial reporting activities, serving as a Financial Business Partner to leadership and divisional teams. This role will provide leadership and business partners with timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights whilst ensuring the integrity and consistency of financial reporting.
The FP&A Analyst / Business Partner will be responsible for developing and maintaining financial models, supporting and coordinating the budgeting and forecasting processes, managing timely month-end financial analysis, and providing analysis to support business and strategic decision-making. As a Financial Business Partner, the role will act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders, translating financial data into clear recommendations and challenging assumptions to drive better commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Business Partnering
Budgeting and Forecasting for the US-based Operations and Technology & Product leadership teams including preparation and presentation of results
Identify and track key operational metrics to measure leading indicators of performance
Monitor and provide management reporting and analysis on a monthly basis
Create, implement and maintain a robust forecasting process to allow real time visibility of key metrics
Own closure of the monthly segment ledgers within the set timeframe, and provide value-add analytical insight into key trends
Facilitate review of month-end results with the segment leadership teams and the Director FP&A
Financial Reporting
Assist in preparation of US-based financial results with a focus on variance to Budget and Forecast, and to a lesser extent Prior Year. Includes financial and non-financial data from multiple sources.
Preparation of board papers and executive team presentations, providing quality management insight into factors influencing performance.
Financial Modeling
Management of expense modeling (HC and non-HC) with a focus on ensuring accuracy of inputs and outputs
Provision of modeling assistance, insights and recommendations where required.
Budgeting and Forecasting Process
Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecast process by updating and inputting model data into system, ensuring accuracy of data, and manage corporate and statutory components of budgeting and forecasting process ((e.g. capitalisation, depreciation & amortization, finance costs, taxes, etc.)
Challenge business assumptions, validate validity of corporate assumptions
Systems and Process Improvement
Drive the development and enhancement of reporting, namely through the increased use of automated processes.
Drive data process changes and related system changes to meet changing requirements from the executives and Board.
Compliance
Comply with all local legislative requirements
Adhere to company guidelines and the corporate Code of Conduct
Maintain awareness of legislative requirements where appropriate
Act ethically when dealing with company assets and other people
Experience
Previous experience in an FP&A and Business Partner Manager role
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and operationalize initiatives
Experience with Adaptive Insights and NetSuite systems highly regarded
SaaS or subscription business experience viewed favorably
Skills
Strong data analysis, modelling and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to adapt to shifting business requirements and priorities
Advanced Excel skills
The ability to pick up new databases and systems quickly
Personal Attributes
Collaborative approach combined with ability to work autonomously
High level of attention to detail
Strong emotional intelligence, positive, influential, and professional demeanor
Takes initiative and thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels across the business
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance
Professional qualification (CA or CPA) preferred

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Yes