Financial Planning & Analysis ManagerHybrid

Play a key role in driving financial insight, strategy, and performance.

At Baby Bunting, we believe in supporting and inspiring confident parenting. As Australia’s leading baby goods retailer, we’re continuing to grow, and we’re looking for an exceptional FP&A Manager to join our Finance team.

Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this role is instrumental in delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analysis to our Executive Leadership Team, Board, and investment community.

What You'll Be Doing:

Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including presentations for the Board and Executive team.
• Model and maintain the Group’s consolidated profit & loss, cash flow, and balance sheet.
• Maintenance of year 10-year strategic planning model and rolling forecasts.

Financial Reporting & Insights

• Own key financial and non-financial metrics, working with the Data & Analytics team to ensure data integrity.
• Co-ordinate and compile monthly Board reporting.
• Provide regular trading insights across sales, margin, and cost drivers, comparing results to prior year and budget/forecast.
• Collaborate with Financial Accounting to support month-end close activities.

Investor Relations

• Support the preparation of ASX and investor reporting, including data verification, presentation packs, and Q&A.
• Maintain broker models and consensus forecasts.

Return on Funds Employed

• Develop feasibility papers for new store openings and capital investment proposals.
• Own ROFE reporting and capital employed forecasting.

Business Partnering

• Act as a Finance Business Partner to senior leaders—supporting with budget inputs, monthly reviews, and ad hoc modelling and analysis.

What We're Looking For:

• CA or CPA qualified, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Big 4 or mid-tier advisory/audit and/or commercial finance, ideally in an ASX-listed or large corporate environment.
• Retail background preferred, but not essential.
• Advanced Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financials clearly.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proactive problem-solver with a structured, analytical mindset.

What's In It For You:

We're accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand – when we grow, you grow! 📈

• Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional development
• Employee discount – enjoy great savings across our range
• Family discount to support the people who matter most
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Annual flu shots to help keep you healthy
• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balance
• Dynamic, friendly team environment where you’ll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goals
• Employee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing support

Please Note:

• Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.
• Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.

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