Analyst, Financial Planning

Job Description At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members. We are dedicated to building a high-performance environment underpinned by a strong risk culture, ensuring we deliver the best outcomes for our members. Your New Role Operating as part of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, the FP&A Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting Fund-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic insights. In this role you will support decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable narratives, enabling commercial outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment. Key duties include but are not limited to: Gather, interpret, and analyse financial data to identify key insights. Analyse variances and trends across revenue, expenses, and member metrics and provide variance analysis with clear recommendations. Collaborate and build strong relationships with stakeholders across Strategy, Investments, Member, and Enterprise teams to shape financial narratives. Constructively challenge assumptions and influence decisions through data-driven insights. Translate complex financial data into compelling stories for non-finance audiences. Prepare high-quality inputs for governance forums including Executive, Performance Review and Finance and Audit Committees. Support Finance transformation initiatives, including AI adoption and digital enablement. Identify and implement enhancements to FP&A processes, reporting standards, and governance frameworks. What You'll Need Curiosity & Commercial Acumen: Proactively seeks to understand business drivers and explore data for deeper insights. Growth mindset: Commitment to ongoing professional development in finance, analytics, and technology. Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Pursuing, or desire to pursue, CA/CPA/CFA/CIMA, or equivalent. 2-4+ years' experience in accounting, audit, consulting, FP&A, financial modelling, strategy or related roles. Developed influencing, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Excel and understanding of financial systems. (e.g., Oracle, SAP) Experience with Power BI, Python and other analytical and data visualisation tools. (Desired) Knowledge of the Superannuation and/or Financial Services industries. (Desired) Life at AustralianSuper AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you. We cultivate a workplace that champions safety, respect, inclusiveness and diversity. We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know. What's Next Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Outcomes and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results. Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required. Progress powered by purpose. #J-18808-Ljbffr