Head of FP&A, APAC

About the role

Bupa is hiring a Head of FP&A, APAC based in Melbourne, Australia, reporting to the Group FP&A Director. The role leads the FP&A team and oversees financial planning, forecasting, performance management and reporting across five APAC businesses and functional teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning across APAC, setting the timetable, governance, assumptions and quality standards
• Partner with the Bupa Group (UK) team on FP&A activities, deliverables and timetables, and on ad hoc requests supporting the Group executive
• Provide forward-looking financial analysis, commercial insight and constructive challenge to support executive decisions, with clear recommendations and trade-offs
• Lead, mentor and develop the FP&A team, and coach peers to build talent and succession bench strength
• Monitor performance against plan, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and work with business leaders on corrective actions
• Partner with the Finance Systems team on process-improvement recommendations and drive their implementation
• Drive accountability for financial and operational results, including reviewing investment cases and business performance
• Deliver management reporting and performance dashboards, and drive reporting innovation through technology
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, reporting and forecasting

Required profile

• Extensive FP&A leadership experience in a large, complex organisation, with strong commercial acumen
• A relevant degree and a CA or CPA qualification
• Proven ability to drive efficiencies, improve financial and business processes and turn complex financial information into clear insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to align with senior stakeholders

Required skills

• Planning, reporting and analytics platforms
• Oracle knowledge is considered desirable