Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Arnott’s Group portfolio of brands continues the 160-year legacy of the Arnott family, providing quality, great-tasting food to create delicious moments for consumers across the world.

At The Arnott’s Group, you’ll join a diverse, values-driven team passionate about delivering quality products like Tim Tams, Shapes, V8 juice and more—plus enjoy them too!

We are proud of our legacy, but we aren't stopping here! Collaborators, innovators, and agile thinkers with a curious mind thrive here. Be part of a future which is full of delicious moments created locally, by you!

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Finance, the FP&A Manager is a key member of the ANZ Finance team, responsible for driving financial planning, reporting and strategic insights across the ANZ Snacking business. This role takes ownership of forecasting, budgeting and analysis, delivering data-driven recommendations that influence business strategy to accelerate growth. It offers a unique opportunity to operate in a high-performing, proactive environment where your contributions have a visible impact.

Operating as a central function within Commercial Finance, the ANZ FP&A team is responsible for reporting, consolidating, and analysing the performance of the ANZ region. The team provides strategic insights and recommendations to senior leadership and prepares leadership-level performance presentations. It also leads the financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring data accuracy and clarity on performance drivers.

Success in this role demands exceptional analytical capability, strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced FMCG environment. Acting as a trusted advisor, the FP&A Manager provides the actionable insights that enables the business to optimize profitability and deliver sustainable long-term growth.

What your days look like:

• Business partnering
  • Partner with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain Finance to provide clarity, confidence and integrity in financial reporting
  • Shape the financial outlook by distilling complex data into clear, compelling insights that inform strategy and enable proactive decision-making
  • Tracking and delivering insights into performance v targets;
  • Working with the senior leadership team, providing value add analytics to influence business decisions.
• Financial reporting & planning
  • Drive the budgeting cycle, uplift forecasting capability, enhance financial reporting, and provide commercial insights that influence strategic and operational decision-making;
  • Lead the annual budgeting and 5-year strategic planning process with clear governance;
  • Develop and execute robust scenario planning and financial modeling to evaluate potential outcomes, enabling proactive strategies and informed decision-making under uncertainty.
• Process Improvement:
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline the planning cycle, reducing complexity and enhancing efficiency/effectiveness through automation and best practices;
  • Design and implement standardized forecasting and reporting processes to improve accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across the organization with clear ownership and accountabilities;
  • Embedding improved ways of working to support the overall IBP /Commercial planning cycle.
• Leadership:
  • Coach and mentor direct reports (2) to build capability and cultivate a high-performance culture rooted in continuous improvement and accountability;
  • Proactively identify and create learning opportunities that strengthen team expertise, engagement and future-readiness, ensuring adaptability in a dynamic business environment.

The Ingredients for Success:

Just like you can’t make a Tim Tam without chocolate, there are a few essential ingredients we need for this role;

• CA/CPA/CIMA qualified with demonstrated FP&A commercial finance experience
• Proven experience in the FMCG sector, with an understanding of the industry dynamics and commercial drivers
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities with the confidence to challenge and influence
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Advanced financial modelling, forecasting and analytical capabilities
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and persuasively

Perks:

• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for all new parents.
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted Products
• Discounted Health Insurance
• NAWO membership

Our Culture:

We stand for high performance with integrity and find moments of pride and celebrate the wins gained from our collective effort. These are part of our culture and the cornerstones of The Arnott's way. When you join our team, you can expect to experience a real sense of belonging, be empowered with accountability, be recognised for your contribution, collaborate with great people.

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity, please follow the link, and apply. 

We value diversity in our workforce. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please inform our team so that we can work together to support your needs throughout the recruitment process.

*We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies