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Business Analyst


Company : Baby HQ Pty Ltd


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Play a key role in driving financial insight, strategy, and performance.At Baby Bunting, we believe in supporting and inspiring confident parenting. As Australias leading baby goods retailer, were continuing to grow, and were looking for an exceptionalFP&A Manager to join our Finance team.Reporting into the Head of FP&A, this role is instrumental in delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and analysis to our Executive Leadership Team, Board, and investment community.What You''ll Be Doing:Planning & BudgetingLead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including presentations for the Board and Executive team.Model and maintain the Groups consolidated profit & loss, cash flow, and balance sheet.Maintenance of year 10-year strategic planning model and rolling forecasts.Financial Reporting & InsightsOwn key financial and non-financial metrics, working with the Data & Analytics team to ensure data integrity.Co-ordinate and compile monthly Board reporting.Provide regular trading insights across sales, margin, and cost drivers, comparing results to prior year and budget/forecast.Collaborate with Financial Accounting to support month-end close activities.Investor RelationsSupport the preparation of ASX and investor reporting, including data verification, presentation packs, and Q&A.Maintain broker models and consensus forecasts.Return on Funds EmployedDevelop feasibility papers for new store openings and capital investment proposals.Own ROFE reporting and capital employed forecasting.Business PartneringAct as a Finance Business Partner to senior leaderssupporting with budget inputs, monthly reviews, and ad hoc modelling and analysis.What We''re Looking For:CA or CPA qualified, with 10+ years of relevant experience.Experience in Big 4 or mid-tier advisory/audit and/or commercial finance, ideally in an ASX-listed or large corporate environment.Retail background preferred, but not essential.Advanced Excel and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau).Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financials clearly.High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.Proactive problem-solver with a structured, analytical mindset.What''s In It For You:We''re accelerating our growth across Australia and New Zealand when we grow, you grow! Training pathways designed to encourage personal growth and professional developmentEmployee discount enjoy great savings across our rangeFamily discount to support the people who matter mostPaid parental leave for both primary and secondary carersAnnual flu shots to help keep you healthyHybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days from home for better balanceDynamic, friendly team environment where youll be challenged and supported to achieve personal and business goalsEmployee Assistance Program for additional wellbeing supportPlease Note:Every employer in Australia has the obligation to ensure that employees have the relevant working rights. All successful applicants will need to undergo a Right to Work check.Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a National Police Criminal History check.#LI-PRIORITY #J-18808-Ljbffr