Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

• Work flexibly but always together; great team, great benefits, global opportunities
• Work for an established market leader delivering to a Federal Government client

As the new FPA Manager you will be responsible for formulating and providing commercial and financial analysis to the Adecco DFR leadership team to enable a strong understanding of the performance of the Adecco DFR brand.

As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager you will oversee financial planning and analysis, collaborate with other departments for accurate and timely financial information, provide insights to senior management, and identify process improvements for efficient financial reporting.

Details about the Client
Adecco is extremely proud to have partnered with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to deliver Defence Force Recruiting. DFR is the largest workforce outsourcing solution in the southern hemisphere with over 80,000 applications received on average each year. We are excited to use our recruitment expertise to digitise and modernise the ADF’s entire recruiting system, including how we attract a more diverse talent pool and deliver excellent candidate experiences.

DFR is on a mission to recruit the right people, in the right numbers, at the right time to support the ADF to build, sustain and maximise Defence capability.

Our people are our greatest asset. We recognise and respect our people’s need to work in ways that support their careers, families and lifestyle. That’s why we offer flexible working arrangements, learning pathways, additional leave entitlements and extensive corporate discounts across a variety of product and services. We want our people to be financially rewarded; to feel good and to go beyond what they thought possible at work.

Be you, and we’ll be better together.

To find out more about our great employee benefits and what it’s like to be part of the team, reach out to our friendly talent acquisition team.

Job Description

As the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will collaborate with function heads and managers to develop annual budgets and forecasts that align with Adecco's requirements. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining a high level of client satisfaction by providing exceptional services to the Defense and DFR Adecco contract, fostering a strong and lasting relationship between Adecco and the Commonwealth of Australia.

You will:

• Monitor allocation budgets in accordance with the Commonwealth’s requirements.
• Provide input into the preparation of budget estimates, modelling, forecasts, monthly reporting and financial analysis.
• Track and manage contractual considerations, including managing sub-contractor spend, reimbursable expenditure, project costing, indexation and the Performance Management Framework (PMF).
• Enable function heads and managers to take ownership of their budget/P&L by supporting, educating and ensuring Adecco and the Commonwealth’s requirements are understood.
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, providing recommendations for improvements that contribute to cost reductions, revenue generation and streamlining operations.
• Create and provide financial reporting via dashboards to local, regional and group stakeholders, as and when requested.
• Model financial performance scenarios based on services and DFR overall target and achievement forecasts, providing opportunities for function heads to adjust approach in order achieve target.
• Provide insights to leadership team on financial modelling, forecasts and profitability.
• Maintain deep knowledge of DFR current and future priorities.
• Maintain industry knowledge and appropriate accreditation to ensure exceptional level of support to the business.
• Lead a high performing team, supporting their continuous development and growth.

Candidate’s Profile

Your background will demonstrate:

• Strong technical accounting foundations.
• Commercial finance acumen with a proven track record of actively driving commercial agendas across the business.
• Experience implementing, delivering and managing new systems and reporting tools.
• Highly developed written & verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively manage a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Pro-active and customer focused mind set.
• The ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
• Key eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Superior stakeholder management, including advanced influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience in PowerBI and Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to maintain an Australian AGSVA security clearance.

HOW TO APPLY
If eligible, please attach your resume and a cover letter introducing yourself and telling us what attracted you to the position and value you believe you can add to this role.

Note: Your cover letter should be no longer than 800 words.Applications are open to all qualified Australian citizens regardless of their background, identity, experiences and beliefs. Please connect with us at any time during the recruitment process for a confidential conversation if you require assistance to participate fully in our recruitment process.

If you require any further information on this great opportunity, please email Sahar Khalid at Sahar.Khalid@adecco.com.au

To apply for this position please lodge an application online. Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST) Sunday the 9th of April 2023