Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Company Description

Bapcor Ltd is Asia Pacific’s  leading automotive provider of aftermarket accessories, equipment, service and solutions. We host one of the widest ranges of car parts in the world, with brands including Burson, Autobarn, Midas, Truckline, Premier Auto Trade and Baxters.

We’re more than just automotive — we’re a dynamic, purpose-led organisation powered by people. Our Melbourne-based corporate team plays a critical role in shaping the strategy and success of the Bapcor Group.

In joining our team, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive business that spans more than 1,000 locations with over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand and Thailand. We are passionate about our team, with safety and inclusivity at the forefront of everything we do. We’re also passionate about our customers, products, and living our values of:

• Doing the right thing

• Being in it together

• Giving a damn

• Getting it done

Job Description

Are you are a proactive finance leader with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence decision-making across a complex operational environment? Do you enjoy partnering with stakeholders, solving problems, and using data to drive performance and accountability? Then we've got the job for you!

We are looking for an experienced professional who is hands-on, commercially minded, and technically strong, to join our team.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial analysis, reporting, and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive financial accountability and improve business performance.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks.
• Analyse project, operational, and business unit performance to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
• Provide actionable commercial insights across the business operations
• Support month-end reporting processes
• Lead and develop the FP&A and business partnering capability within the NZ finance function while delivering on Bapcor Group requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting processes, and data quality.
• Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable recommendations and measurable objectives.

Qualifications

You will also have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant FP&A, business analyst / partnering position
• Professional qualification in CPA / CIMA or CA Accounting will be advantageous
• Excellent leadership skills along with excellent communication skills across all levels of stakeholders
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines, set priorities, and meet the requirements of a range of stakeholders
• An analytical thinker, keen to roll your sleeves up to get the job done

Additional Information

Why join Bapcor? If you haven’t heard (word spreads fast), Bapcor is an awesome workplace. Apart from a great culture, you get:

• Your birthday off every year
• A paid volunteer day annually
• Free breakfast every morning
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional discounts on our products
• A flat structure where you’ll work alongside senior leaders
• Career growth opportunities with our parent company, Bapcor, which operates across NZ, Australia, and Southeast Asia

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email careers@bapcor.com