Finance Business Partner - FP&A Manager

• Lead enterprise-wide forecasting, planning and commercial analysis 
• Partner with senior leaders to help translate strategy into action through clear insights, planning and commercial partnership
• Flexible hybrid working environment, with 2 days per week based in our Frenchs Forest office

At KFC, we’re passionate about delivering strong commercial outcomes that support sustainable growth across our Australia and New Zealand business. Reporting to the Finance leadership team, our Finance Business Partner - FP&A leads forecasting, financial planning, commercial analysis and strategic business partnering across the organisation.

This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, timely insights that support decision making, drive clarity on business performance and help translate strategy into action in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you’ll support critical planning cycles, enterprise-wide forecasting and high-quality reporting that enables informed commercial decisions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - FP&A

• Key Business Partner in developing our 3-year strategic Market Planning Cycle
• Works closely with XLT to compile the Annual Operating Plan & Quarterly Forecasts which are consolidated to Global HQ. You will be the key custodian of complex excel based planning models
• Prepares periodic performance updates for Leadership Team discussion, providing insights and actions that will drive delivery of Plan
• Forecasts and plans for the Equity P&L in Australia, with the input from Equity Finance and Senior Operations leaders
• Forecasts, plans and analyses Franchise P&L components across Australia and New Zealand
• Drive cross-functional projects, generating insights that influence and enhance business performance that delivers strategy to action
• Assume ownership of key Finance responsibilities post Project Modernisation
• Partnership with outsourced Shared Service Centre to interpret business results & support efficiency
• Assists in driving the AOP strategy to action throughout the year
• Assists in ad hoc financial analysis indicated by FP&A leaders

ABOUT YOU

You’ll bring experience in:

• Financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and commercial analysis within a large or complex business environment
• Financial modelling, scenario planning and analytical problem solving
• Translating financial data into clear insights and practical business recommendations
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support decision making and performance outcomes
• Multinational, matrix or operationally complex business environments (highly regarded)
• Operational finance, P&L management and performance reporting within retail, hospitality, QSR, FMCG or similar industries
• Improving planning processes or ways of working to support business effectiveness
• Building strong relationships and working collaboratively across finance and non-finance teams

You’ll also bring:

• CA/CPA qualification, with relevant post-qualification experience

WHY KFC?

At KFC, everyone has a seat at our table. We’re committed to creating an environment where our people can be their best selves, make a difference and have fun along the way. In return, we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including half-day Fridays 
• Additional wellbeing leave each year 
• Monthly mobile phone and home internet contributions 
• Employee discounts at KFC restaurants 
• Corporate Culture Club initiatives and team experiences 
• Free onsite secure parking at Frenchs Forest 
• A supportive, collaborative and people-first culture focused on growth and development

WHO WE ARE

Since 1952, KFC has been serving finger lickin’ good experiences to millions of customers around the world. Behind our brand are passionate, original people who bring diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas to work every day.  

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

We value individuality and believe the best outcomes come from collaboration, inclusion and shared purpose. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

APPLY NOW

If you’re looking for an opportunity to influence strategic decision making and help shape business performance across a complex and evolving organisation, we’d love to hear from you.