Senior Financial Modelling Contractor

A well-established financial services business is seeking an experienced Financial Modelling Contractor to design and build a practical budgeting and forecasting model during a major finance systems transformation.
Working closely with the CFO and senior project stakeholders, you will create an integrated forecasting framework that supports the current budgeting cycle and provides a robust platform for future planning. The environment is currently reliant on multiple spreadsheets and manual consolidation processes, creating an opportunity to deliver a streamlined and fit-for-purpose solution.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and build an integrated three-way forecasting model incorporating:
  • Profit & Loss
  • Balance Sheet
  • Cash Flow
• Develop forecasting capability for liquidity, working capital and funding requirements.
• Translate complex operational drivers into a practical budgeting framework.
• Work with imperfect source data and existing manual processes to deliver a workable solution quickly.
• Ensure the model remains sustainable and easy to maintain during and after a broader ERP transformation programme.

About You
You are likely to be a:

• Senior Financial Modeller
• FP&A Contractor
• Finance Transformation Consultant
• Commercial Finance Specialist

with experience building sophisticated but practical forecasting models in complex, transaction-heavy businesses.
Experience within any of the following sectors would be highly regarded:

• Financial Services
• Asset Finance
• Equipment Finance
• Automotive Finance
• Consumer Lending
• Captive Finance

You will ideally understand lending portfolios, working capital dynamics, liquidity forecasting, funding requirements, commission structures and the cash flow impacts of portfolio growth.
What We're Looking For

• Proven experience building integrated three-way financial models from the ground up.
• Strong commercial judgement and pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes at pace.
• Confidence engaging with executive stakeholders.
• Experience operating within changing environments and ongoing finance system implementations.

The Opportunity
This is a hands-on assignment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, delivering a model that will become a critical planning tool for the business over the next several years.
Salary circa: $75-100ph + Superannuation
Contractors available immediately or at short notice are encouraged to apply.