FP&A Accountant (12 month contract)

Job Description

The FP&A Accountant supports strategic decision-making through financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis. The role provides accurate financial insights and reporting support to drive business performance and informed decision-making across the organisation. This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) basis.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Consolidate, review, and analyse monthly executive reporting packs, divisional budgets, and group budgets.
• Prepare and present consolidated monthly financial performance reports.
• Compile half-year and year-end analyst packs.
• Prepare monthly board reports and management reporting packs.
• Ensure financial records comply with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

Financial Planning & Advisory

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the group.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Assist management in understanding business performance and key financial drivers.
• Provide financial analysis of operational issues and recommend solutions.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and provide audit support as required.

Financial Records & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate financial records and reporting documentation.
• Support reporting system enhancements and template updates.
• Participate in finance process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with reporting automation and efficiency projects.

Business Partnering

• Partner with operational and departmental managers to understand business drivers and financial performance.
• Provide financial guidance to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Administrative & Reporting Support

• Maintain financial reporting schedules, templates, and filing systems.
• Ensure reporting deliverables are accurate, complete, and submitted within agreed timelines.
• Prepare, compile, print, bind, and distribute monthly management and board packs.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance function as required.

Qualifications

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

Equivalent 3 year tertiary qualification (ISCED 6) will be considered.

Professional accounting qualifications such as CA (Chartered Accountant) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) are advantageous