This role will be a key member of the AWX Finance team. As the FP&A Senior Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis function across AWX globally. You will play a critical role in providing strategic financial insights, analyzing business performance, and driving decision-making processes. You will also be involved in designing and making Day-2 implementation of the management reporting system at AWX. Reporting to the FP&A Associate Director, you will work closely with senior management and various stakeholders across Finance as well as the Business to ensure accurate financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall financial planning and analysis strategy, aligned with the company's objectives and financial goals.
- Lead quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and consistency to achieve Airwallex's short & long-term goals
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze financial data, provide insights and report on areas of concern to senior management to support overall business planning and decision-making.
- Collaborate with business leaders to conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate profitability, cost management, and revenue enhancement opportunities.
- Act as a trusted business partner and advisor to senior management, providing financial insights and recommendations.
- Lead the design and Phase 2 implementation of AWX management reporting system
- Collaborate with cross-functional finance teams on department-wide projects and identify process improvements opportunities across Finance
- Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration and continuous improvement within FP&A function. Mentor junior resources, provide guidance, feedback and development opportunities
What you bring:
- 8+ years of financial planning and analysis experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. CPA or equivalent advanced finance qualification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis techniques, budgeting, forecasting, cost allocations, accounting principles and financial modeling
- Strong understanding of financial services and fintech businesses
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable insights.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools, financial software and management reporting systems.
- Experience with finance transformations projects including design and implementation of reporting systems is a plus
- Strong communicator and ability to interact with all levels within the organization
- Confident, creative and innovative thought leadership and communication skills to deliver impact in a hyper growth environment
- Experience working independently and navigating ambiguity
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
