Lead the Financial Planning, Analysis and Commercial team. Achieve short and long-term strategic and financial goals in a fast-changing environment.
05th September, 2024Who are we?
Standards Australia (SA) is the peak standards development organisation in Australia, and we are now 101 years old! We are going through a massive transformational growth stage. In the last few years we've doubled in size and now have over 300 employees contributing to Australia's future and our mission of empowering communities.
We bring together experts to develop national and international standards, which provide guidelines for products and services that promote the net benefit to the Australian community. We also publish these standards, so they are accessible to all businesses and individuals.
It's our vision to be a global leader in trusted solutions that improve life – today and tomorrow. Join our team and be a part of this exciting time in Standards Australia's journey!
About the roleThis role leads the Financial Planning, Analysis and Commercial (FPAC) team within the Finance function. The FPAC team supports the business to achieve short-term and long-term strategic and financial goals in a fast-changing environment. Enabling effective decision-making through implementing structured frameworks, commercial models, policies, processes, and systems. The effective use of data will be critical to success.
Through building relationships and partnering with the business this role will connect strategy, goals, planning, and execution. Critical to this role is an analytical mindset, business acumen, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
What you'll doManage a team of 6 (business partners and analysts), developing them into future leadersEnhance SA's decision-making efficiency by achieving operational excellence across all planning cadences, such as forecasts, annual budgets, and long-term planningAssist in improving divisional profitability and identify opportunities for improvement and optimisationMonitor, review, and prepare the presentation of the management financials for discussion with the relevant executive member and their leadership teamPrepare and/or validate complex business cases in connection with initiatives and business transformations, justify potential investment by quantifying benefits and identifying KPIsSupport the CFO, Head of Finance, and ELT members with Ad Hoc analysis and insight into the financial performance of the company and divisionsSystematise financial and commercial models and reportsManage pricing, promotional, and commercial modelsAnalyse sales, financial, and market data to develop pricing strategies and modelsAbout youTertiary qualification in Commerce, Finance or similar with a Masters degree favourably regardedMembership of a recognised Accounting Body (ideally CA ANZ or CPA)Minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience within a commercial organisationExperience managing and leading a commercial finance teamExperience in modelling, budgets, and forecastsExperience leading a transformation in the finance function, across people, processes, and systemsProficiency in financial systems, tools, and software - Dynamics365 and Calumo are advantageousDeep financial and technical expertise, and a proven record of implementing company-wide core FP&A systemsHigh Analytical skills and strong Excel modelling skillsHigh levels of initiative and a proactive and forward-thinking attitudeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCulture & BenefitsWe at Standards Australia are proud to have been awarded the prestigious Employer of Choice Award for 2023 and 2024! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace and fostering a culture of excellence. Our iCARE values form the basis of all we do - Integrity, Courage, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Our success is measured not only by outcomes but on the path we took to get there. Standards Australia offers many benefits such as flexibility with working from home, regular team events, additional personal/carer's leave, regular awards, and ongoing training. Our award-winning People Perks program includes the following great benefits:
Nine-day fortnight – enjoy every second Friday off!Parental and secondary carer leave benefits – supporting you and your family during the most important times in your lifeWorkiversary rewards – your commitment and loyalty won't go unrecognised!International working arrangement – do you have working rights in another country? Enjoy a few weeks of international working every yearEarly access to long service leave – why wait 10 years for long service leave? 5 years sounds a lot better!What's next?If Standards Australia sounds like the place for you, please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability to this role. Eligible applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or have legal rights to work in Australia. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 15 business days of their application.
At Standards Australia, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to fostering a working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our mission is to empower our communities, and in doing so, we strive to create an organisation that genuinely reflects and respects the diversity of the communities we serve; putting people at the heart of all we do. We welcome applications from people of all cultural and linguistic groups, people of all ages and genders, people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. Should you need any adjustments to be made to our recruitment process, please contact ******
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