Finance Manager – FP&A

Aristocrat

. Direct everyday workforce planning operations across Business Units and Corporate Functions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNorth Ryde • AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in workforce planning, financial modelling, and data reconciliation, with a strong focus on budgeting and forecasting within complex organizations. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor analysts, and implement process improvements using AI-enabled tools and automation.

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Workforce PlanningFinancial ModellingBudgetingData ReconciliationForecasting

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Hard Skills

Workforce PlanningFinancial ModellingData ReconciliationBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisScenario ModellingAnalytical SkillsData AnalysisProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipAttention to DetailMentorshipInfluence

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointAI-Enabled ToolsAutomation ToolsWorkflow Improvements

Industry Keywords

FinanceFP&AWorkforce PlanningAnalytical RolesLabour Cost Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Direct everyday workforce planning operations across Business Units and Corporate Functions
Coordinate planning calendars, templates, inputs, submissions, and follow-through efforts
Maintain headcount, labour expenses, contractor engagement, and vacancy plan documentation
Coordinate annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting cycles
Perform variance analysis on headcount and labour costs
Reconcile workforce planning data with source systems, payroll information, organisational structures, and approved budgets
Collaborate with the RCOE team on workforce planning reporting, dashboarding, and self-service analytics
Support development, testing, and implementation of workforce planning templates, data definitions, reporting outputs, and process documentation
Identify data quality issues, process gaps, and improvement opportunities, and provide recommendations to the Director
Assist with workforce scenario modelling
Guide collaborators through the redesigned workforce planning process
Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to Workforce Planning Finance Senior Analysts
Support continuous development of workforce planning tools, processes, and forecasting methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10+ years working in Finance, FP&A, Workforce Planning, or similar analytical roles
Experience responsible for planning tasks or supervising analyst efforts in a challenging setting
Experience handling headcount, labour cost, contractor, and vacancy planning data
Exceptional forecasting, budgeting, financial modelling, analysis, and data reconciliation skills
Experience supporting budget, forecast, month-end reporting, or workforce planning activities within a complex organisation
Ability to work with large datasets, resolve issues, and translate data into clear insights and recommendations
Experience using AI-enabled tools, automation, and workflow improvements
Strong attention to detail, process rigour, and ability to manage competing planning and reporting deadlines
Skill in leading by influence, coordinating Senior Finance Analysts, reviewing results, establishing expectations, and maintaining schedule
Strong collaboration skills across Finance, P&C, data teams, and business partners
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including reporting packs, analysis, and management commentary
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits may be available depending on role and location
Paid time off may be available depending on role and location
Retirement plans may be available depending on role and location
Insurance coverage may be available depending on role and location
Other local or statutory benefits may be available depending on role and location
Compensation package determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location
Pay-for-performance compensation philosophy