Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis | Melbourne, AU

Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis See yourself being part of a large, transformational change? This could be the role for you! At Iress, we make things happen We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world's most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia's largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia. Build your career at Iress! The Group Head of FP&A plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction at Iress, delivering high-impact insights to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board. Your expertise will guide critical decision-making and drive the achievement of key group objectives. We're seeking a proven leader with experience navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and driving initiatives that enhance the efficiency and quality of financial outputs within an ASX-listed environment. Collaborating closely with the Head of Investor Relations, you'll lead a talented team of analysts, ensuring the optimal allocation of resources while upholding consistency and excellence in reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data insights. Some of the awesome things you'll be involved with:

• Delivering impactful financial performance insights and risk assessments to the ELT and board, in addition to leading budget and forecast processes across the group.
• Crafting data-driven, clear presentations to communicate financial results and strategic recommendations.
• Supporting the CFO and Head of Investor Relations in preparing investor presentations.
• Developing and standardising group-wide reporting templates to enhance decision-making.
• Leveraging data and technology (e.g., Adaptive) to drive continuous improvements in budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintaining and refining short and long term financial forecasts.
• Oversee liquidity and debt management, including cash flow, covenant reporting, and analysis.
• Leading and mentoring the FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Championing financial process improvements and transformation initiatives.

What you will bring: We are seeking a strategic thinker to transform our FP&A function, bringing a deep understanding of business drivers and metrics that shape critical capital allocation decisions. In this role, your resilience and problem-solving skills will empower you to navigate challenges with confidence and deliver impactful solutions. You'll set high performance standards, continuously striving for improvement and innovation in financial planning and analysis. Collaboration is key - we value strong communicators who can engage with diverse finance team members to produce world-class reporting and analysis. If you're ready to elevate our finance function and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Why work with us?

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
• Hybrid working
• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral
• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
• Up to 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
• 3 days' paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
• Discounted health insurance premiums
• Access to learning and development programs through Udemy

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone's uniqueness is valued and celebrated. Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don't meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! We're also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. Employment Type Employee Time Type Full time#J-18808-Ljbffr