Finance Manager, Office of the CFO

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $123.9 billion in assets (as at 30 June 2025). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement. We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed. Finance Manager (FP&A), Office of the CFO We are looking for a strategic and collaborative Finance Manager (FP&A) to join our dynamic and engaged Office of the CFO – Business Performance & Analysis team. This role offers strong career pathways due to its visibility, impact, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes in a supportive and inclusive environment. We offer a flexible hybrid working model based out of our Martin Place, Sydney CBD office — typically 3 days in-office and 2 days from home. About the role Reporting to the Head of Business Performance, you’ll play a key role in partnering with senior business and finance stakeholders to provide clear reporting and forecasting, offering insights that guide strategic choices and enable sustainable growth. How you will make an impact Support Business Growth Prepare, consolidate, and deliver rolling monthly forecasts, annual budgeting, and planning outputs across Funds Management. Link financial planning to strategic objectives and monitor KPIs to track progress. Develop scenario plans to assess potential market changes and business impacts. Partner with Senior Business Stakeholders Run the management reporting process and deliver actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Prepare variance and trend insights, scenario modelling, and performance commentary to guide informed decisions. Translate complex financial data into clear narratives that inform decision-making. Partner with Investor Relations and senior stakeholders to align insights and expectations and support investor releases. Educate stakeholders on financial implications to support informed choices. Support Growth and Relationships Enhance sales profitability and expense insights that influence growth strategies and business outcomes. Assist with financial transactions and financial due diligence opportunities. Mentor and guide junior team members. Innovation and Smart Solutions Champion automation and the use of AI across finance platforms including Anaplan, Workiva, and Workday. Continuously improve and innovate processes to enhance efficiency and insight delivery. What you’ll bring to the table You’re a CA / CPA-qualified finance professional. You’ve held a Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role with full accountability for financial planning, reporting, and analysis (FP&A), and have delivered actionable insights that enable informed decisions. You are a collaborative finance partner, with a genuine curiosity to uncover insights behind the numbers. You communicate clearly with senior stakeholders, present complex information effectively, and take an organised and solutions-focused approach to managing priorities and finding opportunities. Some other things that will set you apart Delivered end-to-end budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Strong business acumen and influencing skills to guide strategic conversations. Advanced Excel and strong technical skills with finance systems, and data tools. Familiarity with cloud-based platforms like Anaplan, Workiva, Workday, or Power BI (preferred). Why Challenger? We’re small enough to be agile, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas. We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions. Competitive discretionary bonus scheme. 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents. Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make. Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation). Extra superannuation contributions. Employee share plan. Employee Assistance Programme. Subsidised on-site café and central location near Martin Place Metro. Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes. Access to annual free flu shots. #LI-KM1 #LI-Challenger #LI-Hybrid Challenger's employee value proposition guides how we work : Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance. Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Job type : Permanent Posting Close Date : 10 / 12 / 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr