FP&A Manager (Parkville)

Company Profile: At Cirql, we don't focus on industry specifics
- our core specialisation is partnering with middle-market organisations that are experiencing change. Our client is a leading, healthcare business based in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. Committed to providing essential health services, they operate in a dynamic and patient-driven environment where every team member contributes to positive patient outcomes. Defined by agility and a collaborative culture, this organization is navigating a transformative period of industry disruption. As the business enters a new chapter focused on operational refinement and corporate capability, there is a clear mandate for a high-performing finance professional to help secure its long-term sustainability. Following significant structural shifts, the organization's immediate priority is maturing internal processes to ensure the continued delivery of tangible value to the public. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact within a complex landscape of government funding and region-driven service delivery. The Prospect Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the FP&A; Manager is a pivotal interim role designed to lead the end-to-end delivery of the annual budget cycle. This 6-month engagement comes at a critical juncture as the business moves toward a more robust, data-driven financial model. You will be responsible for executing both bottom-up and top-down budget builds, ensuring that financial plans are aligned with the organisations strategic objectives and operational realities. This is a hands-on technical and collaborative role. You will act as the bridge between the Finance Business Partnering team and operational leaders, navigating complex cost structures to build a transparent and accountable budget. While initially an interim project, there is a strong likelihood of this role transitioning into a permanent position as the new finance structure takes shape. What You’ll Do Your primary objective is to lead the development of a comprehensive budget that provides the executive team with a clear roadmap for the coming financial year. You will spend your time navigating the intersection of technical system management and stakeholder engagement.
- Lead the design and execution of the bottom-up and top-down budget build, focusing on operational expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements.
- Act as the functional lead for the budgeting tool, Adaptive Insights, ensuring data integrity and optimizing the interface with Dynamics 365 (D365).
- Partner closely with the Finance Business Partnering team and operational managers to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure buy-in for budget targets.
- Develop complex financial models to test various scenarios, providing the Commercial Manager and CFO with insights into the drivers of financial performance.
- Identify and implement enhancements to the budgeting process, moving away from manual workarounds toward automated, scalable workflows within Adaptive.
- Prepare detailed budget packs and presentations for senior leadership, highlighting key risks, opportunities, and variances in the proposed financial plan. What You’ll Bring We are looking for a seasoned FP&A; Manager who is comfortable operating in a state of flux. You are someone who enjoys the detective work of a budget build
- finding the data, questioning the status quo, and assembling a cohesive financial story.
- CA, CPA, or CIMA qualification is highly regarded.
- Experience with Adaptive Insights and familiarity in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is viewed as a significant advantage.
- A proven track record of leading complex budget cycles within mid-to-large sized organisations, ideally within the health, NFP, or government-funded sectors.
- Superior Excel skills and the ability to build and maintain sophisticated financial models that are both robust and easy for non-finance stakeholders to understand.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders who may not have a finance background.
- An agile and mature approach to change, maintaining momentum and professional integrity during periods of structural transition and ambiguity. Not sure if you meet these requirements? Please apply
- we are happy to discuss your individual circumstances. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ptqm5