Business Partnering Finance Manager
Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic business environment? We are seeking a skilled Business Partnering Finance Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, driving the delivery of financial planning and reporting functions.
About the Role
* This role will play a key part in business partnering with key stakeholders within the C&I business function, driving the delivery of group and external reporting functions.
* You will manage month-end process and all associated management reporting, alongside forecasts, budgets, 4-year plans and ongoing review of risks and continuous improvement.
Your Key Responsibilities
1. Support the business unit leadership teams in formulating and delivering on their strategies.
2. Promote a cost-conscious and cash-conscious culture within the business unit, and support delivery of cost saving or working capital initiatives.
3. Deliver the forecasting process from collection of inputs, navigation of interdependencies and preparation of outputs to stakeholder buy-in.
4. Review and challenge of budgets, reforecasts and 4-year plans, including P&L, balance sheet and cashflow, along with underlying assumption booklet.
5. Identify and recommend initiatives to improve financial performance, including identification and analysis of opportunities and risks.
6. Present outputs to achieve buy-in from business unit leadership teams, including reviewing key assumptions, the drivers for variances and sensitivities.
7. Manage the delivery of month-end close process to a high standard and in a timely and efficient manner.
8. Review balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close, as well as the quarterly balance sheet review process.
9. Coordinate preparation and review of business unit management performance reporting.
10. Provide insights on business performance against strategy through variance analysis and commentary.
11. Coordinate and review analysis and commentary for business unit inputs to external reporting, including results packs and operating and financial reviews.
12. Resolve judgmental audit issues with external auditors, with support from Head of Consumer Finance.
13. Provide input and analysis into annual impairment testing.
14. Drive a culture of continuous improvement in both process and system.
15. Manage the impact of change on team as new systems and processes are rolled out.
Your Qualifications and Experience
* CA/CPA/ACA/MBA qualified with extensive experience in month-end close and finance planning processes within a large-complex organisation.
* Advanced user of a Finance module of ERP (preferably SAP).
* Advanced user of MS office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* High quality written communication skills including exposure to board papers.
* Ability to present complex data/concepts in a clear and easily understood manner and influence business decisions.
* Ability to manage complex projects with multiple resources.
* Ability to influence and interact with senior management & executives across the business.
Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.
* Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.
* Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.
* Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.
* Access to study assistance, AGL's share purchase plan and insurance deals.
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of benefits that enhance your work-life balance, promote your career development, and provide a supportive work environment.