Financial Planning & Analysis Manager | Busy Bees Aotearoa

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager plays a crucial role in guiding the financial strategy and decision-making process at Busy Bees Aotearoa.

This role is based on-site in beautiful Orewa, at the Busy Bees Aotearoa Support Office.

About us

The success of Busy Bees globally supports our ambition to be the best early learning provider in New Zealand. At Busy Bees Aotearoa, people are at the heart of everything we do, and this role plays a vital part in contributing to our ambition, our standards of excellence and our people-focused values.

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga 

The FP&A Manager is responsible for supporting the CFO and wider organisation by providing high-quality financial information, analysis and support
to the functional and operational areas within Busy Bees Aotearoa.

This includes:

• Analysing and interpreting financial data to create forecasts, budgets and reports with insights into the business performance and potential risks

• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, highlighting key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial trends

• Robust financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting and ad-hoc analytical requirements using system reports from multiple data sets and platforms

• Relationship building with people at all levels across the business
  locally, globally (Head Office in the UK) and external to the company

• Being a strategic advisor to the CFO and working closely with the SLT members to develop strategic plans and initiatives, ensuring financial objectives are met

• Monitoring and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights and recommendations

About You | Mōu 

The FP&A Manager will have a curious mindset, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, and an ability to explain complex information in simple and easy to understand ways. Skills and experience will include:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FP&A or Finance Business Partnering in a commercial organisation, ideally as part of a global firm

• CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) 

• Proven proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting, and budgeting

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with financial / ERP software

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence decision-making

• Strong organisational skills and experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously

• Exceptional relationship building and communication skills

What You Will Get in Return | Ngā Painga mōu on  

• Competitive salary plus discounted childcare (if you have young children)

• Growth and development opportunities, collaborating with your global counterparts

• Flexibility once you're established in the role

• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Apply now if you love financial analysis and are committed to future generations of New Zealanders.  Applications are invited from candidates who have the legal right to work in NZ.

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.