Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Location: Zetland, Sydney (hybrid)

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

About your new Role

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is a senior position within the Finance and IT department that is responsible for a broad range of functions including planning, budgeting & reporting, evaluating incentive campaign, new vehicle pricing, business proposal, system enhancement and growth strategy.

The achievement of the core responsibilities contributes to Volkswagen Group Australia achieving profitability targets which is core to maintaining a successful business operation in Australia.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Financial business partnering and support/advice to Business units and Senior management

• Planning and controlling brand budgets and targets allowing brand to accomplish set financial goals

• Design, implementation and execution of adequate controls and procedures directed to ensure a predictable and consistent development of the business in the brand while fostering discipline and accountability in regards to the use of limited resources

• Provide financial consultation to the brand by rendering fact-based recommendations and advice on operational, project based and strategic plans and discussions and present results to the leadership/management team

• Evaluate monthly & Quarterly Incentive retail campaign, national fleet campaign, large fleet & rent a car fleet pricing evaluation. Challenge incentive campaign supported with information  to ensure appropriate  spend with objective to achieve volume target

• Review and evaluate Marketing campaign such as launch /media , sponsorship and regular monitor and review the spend

• Identifying issues, providing solutions and enhancing business performance

• Approvals for various business units/functions aligned to group policies

About you
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

• Degree in accounting or finance

• Completion of a professional accounting qualification such as CPA/CA

• Minimum 10 years working in a large complex business

• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines in an high paced environment

• Proficient in financial software such as MS Excel and SAP

• In depth knowledge of business strategy and its financial implications

• Strong advisory, communication, business partnering and leadership skills

• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills

• Practical problem-solving skills with a financial and operational focus

• High attention to detail and time management skills

Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

• A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 30% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!

• Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia

• Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks

• Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice

• Access to the VGA Car Lease Program

• Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases

• Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family

• Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Shonagh Dimmick through email at  shonagh.dimmick@vwga.com.au. 

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