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Position Title: Manager Financial Planning and Reporting
A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Manager Financial Planning and Reporting who will be reporting to the Executive Manager Financial Planning and Reporting.
A bit about your role
As the Manager Financial Planning and Reporting, you will play a crucial role within the finance team, supporting high‑quality financial reporting, planning and insights at the enterprise level, to enable confident decision‑making at the most senior levels of the organisation. You will provide clear, accurate and timely reporting to a wide range of stakeholders, including the Executive Committee, Board, and Shareholder Departments, operating within a cadence of tight reporting deadlines. Your work will help ensure transparency, trust and a single source of truth across all management reporting.
In this role, you will support a broad portfolio of financial planning and reporting activities, including month‑end management reporting, the annual Budget and Integrated Operating Plan cycle, and regular forecast updates. You will combine strong analytical and commercial capability with thoughtful written communication, translating complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives, highlighting key variances to budget and recommending actions to address the issues. Through insightful analysis and well‑crafted presentations, you will influence strategic direction and contribute meaningfully to nbn’s long‑term goals, while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, clarity and professionalism.
A bit about you
You bring strong experience in board and management reporting, with a proven ability to deliver high‑quality outputs for executive and board‑level audiences. You are confident preparing and presenting commentary for senior leaders, and a background in consulting or financial planning, analysis and reporting will be highly regarded. Your attention to detail is exceptional, and you take pride in the accuracy of your numbers, calculations and written materials, even when working under pressure and managing multiple critical deadlines.
You are calm, resilient and organised, with the ability to maintain momentum in a fast‑paced environment with a demanding reporting rhythm. You collaborate openly with stakeholders, applying sound commercial judgement and a growth mindset that reflects your aspiration to take on broader leadership opportunities over time.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. There’s so much more from here. Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of the nation by building and connecting Australia’s best fibre infrastructure into homes and businesses, plus places and things, everywhere. We’re continuing to create Australia’s network—a network made for more. Not just a way for everyone to do the things they love but transforming the way they do them.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Platinum Employer, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
Equal Opportunities for All
We champion equal opportunities for all employees. If you have any accessibility requirements and would like to discuss adjustments for the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to contact us by emailing recruitment@nbnco.com.au or calling our Recruitment Accessibility Enquiry Line at +61 2 8918 9990. Please note, this line is dedicated to accessibility-related enquiries for the purposes of recruitment, and only enquiries related to accessibility adjustments will be answered. For other matters, please visit our Contact Us page on our website.
Please note that this role is a permanent opportunity and applications will close at midnight on Sunday 15th November 2026
To be eligible for this role, you must have full working rights in Australia.