Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The Business
At Patties Food Group, we're passionate about creating delicious, convenient food that Australians know and love. With iconic brands including Four'N Twenty, Patties, Herbert Adams, Nanna's, Lean Cuisine and On the Menu. We're proud to be one of Australia's leading FMCG food manufacturers.

Our success is built on our people and the values that guide everything we do - Trust, Ownership, Courage and Integrity. These values shape how we work together, support our customers and communities, and continue to innovate to deliver quality products that families enjoy every day.

The Role
We are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead our FP&A function and play a pivotal role in driving financial performance across the Group.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a highly visible leadership position responsible for driving the strategic planning, forecasting and reporting cycles while providing meaningful insights that support decision-making. You will partner closely with our Executive Team, and Finance Business Partners to analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver actionable insights that improve business outcomes.  Your main duties will include but not be limited to;

• Lead the annual budgeting, long-term planning and monthly forecasting processes.
• Lead Board and Executive Leadership Team reporting, as well as PMO Reporting and monthly business reviews
• Uphold Group-wide reporting governance, systems and standards ensuring financial information is consistent and accurate.
• Develop clear reports and dashboards that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and detailed performance insights to support strategic recommendations.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Commercial Finance to align financial forecasts with the Integrated Business Planning cycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing FP&A team while fostering accountability and continuous improvement.

The Person
You will be a commercially minded finance professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders. You are comfortable working through complexity, love working in a fast-paced environment and enjoy challenging assumptions to provide a clear view of business performance. You will bring:

• Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Analytics or a related discipline.
• At least five years’ experience within a complex corporate environment, ideally within FMCG, manufacturing or a similarly fast-paced organisation.
• Strong experience across FP&A, Commercial Finance, Revenue Management or Corporate Financial Control.
• Experience in M&A, Operations Finance or Corporate Finance will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing a finance team of three or more.
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical and Excel capability.
• Strong working knowledge of business intelligence, planning or financial reporting systems.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial judgement and a track record of translating insights into tangible business outcomes.

Why Patties?
At Patties Food Group, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, supportive culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and continue developing their careers. We offer:

• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career development and internal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to work with some of Australia's most recognised food brands.
• Employee benefits such as take-home product for you to enjoy!
• A business committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement.

Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about finance, leading a strong team and working in a collaborative FMCG environment, we'd love to hear from you! Click apply on the link below!

Patties Food Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

No recruitment agencies please. We are managing this recruitment directly and will not accept unsolicited resumes. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without a current signed agreement for this role will become the property of Patties Food Group, and no fee will be payable.