Head of Finance Business Partnering & Reporting Join to apply for the Head of Finance Business Partnering & Reporting role at BDO in Australia . About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role Reporting to the CFO, the Head of Business Partnering, Reporting and Finance Transformation will lead two critical sub-teams — Business Partnering and Finance Transformation. This role is responsible for delivering enterprise-level reporting, divisional reporting, strategic analysis, and driving finance transformation initiatives including automation, AI integration, and system optimisation. It is pivotal in enabling the firm’s continued growth, insight-driven decision-making, and operational excellence. This role would best suit someone who is passionate about strategic finance, data-driven transformation, and developing a high-performance culture. The role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of finance at BDO, contribute to national transformation projects, and work with a dynamic leadership team committed to innovation and excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Business Partnering and Finance Transformation team, shaping a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, providing insights on financial performance, risk, and transformation priorities aligned to firm wide strategy. Lead the preparation of forward-looking financial analysis, forecasting and scenario planning to support firm-wide strategy. Embed a scalable business partnering model and drive meaningful financial insights to support decision-making across all levels of the firm. Deliver timely, accurate and insightful reporting across all levels, including monthly and ad hoc reports, management packs, financial commentary, and strategic insights. Own the development and delivery of firm-level reporting frameworks and dashboards through collaboration with EDRA (Enterprise Data, Reporting and Analytics team). Drive finance transformation initiatives including reporting modernisation, planning improvements, automation, and AI integration. Champion data integrity, governance, and consistency across the finance function. About You CA/CPA qualified with demonstrated experience in relevant senior finance roles within professional services or complex corporate environment. Proven leadership experience FP&A, business partnering & finance transformation particularly through periods of change. Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-level reporting and analysis. Experience with automation and process improvement. AI implementation experience highly regarded. Advanced Power BI capability required; experience with Adaptive Planning and Workday favourable. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your career. We provide health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people, including enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. We also support community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Details Seniority level: Executive Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance and Sales Industries: Accounting Brisbane, Queensland, Australia We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr
