Sharetea are the beverage hub. Specialising in iced bubble tea, we are Australian leading brand offering our customers premium bubble tea drinks, made with care and quality. Our aim is to create memorable experiences for our customers every day, in every way.Starting from 2012, Sharetea Group has grown to over 130 sites nationally. With plans to continue our growth across the country, Sharetea would love you to be a part of our team.The opportunity Our brand is one of energy, fun and passion. Sharetea is a fast-paced retail franchise brand that values its people with the view to seeing their individual growth and success. If you are up for a challenge and a self-driven individual, we want you to be on our team!Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager- Planning & Analysis (FP&A) collaborates closely with senior management to enhance the company's efficiency and profitability by assisting with medium and long-term financial planning.A typical day in the life of a Sharetea Finance Manager- Planning & Analysis will include: Manage financial performance, including monthly management reporting, cash flow, budgets/forecasts, KPIs, Capex management, and P&L statements.Provide guidance on financial reporting, IT requirements, and risk mitigation.Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls for compliance.Formulate medium to long-term financial and strategic plans with the leadership team.Collaborate with Business Unit heads on annual budgets and forecasts.Produce models to project long-term growth and identify key business factors.Deliver competitor analysis, market trends, and commentary to the leadership team.Analyze financial and operational results to understand company performance.Utilize BI tools to provide insights into business performance.Communicate product/department performance and results to senior management.Provide detailed analysis and commentary on cost center results.Recommend productivity or cost-saving initiatives.Prepare business cases for new investments and strategic decisions.Review and improve existing processes and procedures.Evaluate and implement future budgets based on past expenditures.Communicate results and recommendations for cost reduction, revenue generation, and operational improvements.Provide insights on financial modeling, forecasts, and profitability.Experience To be successful in this role, you will need to be:Ability to collaborate with managers to achieve company financial goals.Advanced negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage staff at all levels.Strategic thinking, planning, and creative problem-solving skills.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting requirements.Minimum of 10 years of relevant analytical experience.Proficiency in BI and reporting tools.Strong quantitative abilities.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.High level of commercial acumen.Advanced software skills, including writing macros in Excel and other accounting packages.CA or CPA, or equivalent qualification.Strong commercial acumen and big-picture thinking.The Benefits: Fast growing brandCompetitive salary package Great team environmentVibrant culture, support, and individual growth For a confidential discussion about the position and to be considered for the role please apply via Seek with an attachment of your CV.