Senior FP&A / Commercial Analyst

Reference: BH-181888
Senior FP&A / Commercial Analyst (Contract)
Location: Artarmon, Sydney NSW
Work Type: 6‑month casual contract | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking a high‑performing finance professional to join a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing sector on a short‑term contract. This role is ideal for someone who can hit the ground running, lead by example, and partner effectively with senior stakeholders while delivering commercial insights and supporting month‑end processes.

You’ll play a key role in margin analysis, dashboard‑driven reporting, and business partnering across multiple regions, including Asia. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with strong communication and influencing skills, helping to plug gaps in the team and drive high performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver commercial analysis including margin, profitability, and variance insights with actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders (including Asia leadership) to provide concise, impactful financial support.
  • Shape and leverage dashboards (Power BI/Excel) to enhance reporting and decision‑making.
  • Support month‑end close activities (P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, WIP, accruals).
  • Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance planning initiatives.
  • Drive process improvements and help upskill team members.
About You
  • CPA/CA qualified (or equivalent).
  • Strong experience in FP&A, commercial analysis, and stakeholder partnering.
  • Hands‑on exposure to month‑end accounting and reconciliations.
  • Advanced Excel skills (VBA, Power BI highly regarded).
  • ERP experience (SAP or similar).
  • Manufacturing or engineering industry experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build credibility quickly.
What’s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days onsite).
  • Opportunity to make a real impact in a high‑performance environment.
How to Apply
Send your CV to ashish.bhetwal@chandlermacleod.com or click the Apply Now button.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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