Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management firm managing $131 billion in assets (as at 31 December 2024). Life with us is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for a better retirement.
We achieve this goal by providing a work environment where people from diverse backgrounds, with a range of skills and experiences can contribute and succeed.
Finance Manager (FP&A) – Funds Management Business Performance
Be a trusted partner in shaping the future of Funds Management at Challenger.
We’re looking for a commercially minded and collaborative Finance Manager to join our high-performing Funds Management Performance & Analytics team. This is a strategic, hands-on role where you’ll partner with senior leaders to drive business performance, deliver insights, and influence decision-making at the highest levels.
You’ll be embedded in the business, working closely with Fidante, a group of boutique affiliates, and the broader Funds Management team. It’s a role that offers visibility, impact, and the opportunity to lead change in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We work flexibly from our Sydney CBD office, typically 3 days in-office and 2 days from home.
What you’ll do
This is a role with real breadth—balancing business-as-usual reporting with forward-looking strategy and commercial partnering. You’ll lead the budgeting and rolling forecasting process across Funds Management and be involved in monthly management reporting.

You’ll be a go-to finance partner for Funds management, helping shape new business cases, challenge assumptions, and bring clarity to complexity—partnering closely with Fidante and the broader Funds Management team.

• Leading forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes across Funds Management and affiliates.
• Delivering high-quality analysis and strategic insights to senior stakeholders, including variance & trend analysis, scenario modelling, and performance commentary.
• Driving automation and continuous improvement using platforms like Anaplan, Workiva, and Workday.
• Enhance sales profitability analysis & platforms to inform growth strategies.
• Assist with transactions and financial due diligence.
• Partnering with Investor Relations and senior leaders to align insights and expectations.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

About You

You’re a CA/CPA-qualified (or equivalent) finance professional with a passion for performance, insight, and commercial impact. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy translating complexity into clarity.

• 5+ years’ experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic business partnering roles.
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting analysis that informs decision-making.
• Experience with Excel, finance systems, and data tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms like Anaplan, Workiva, Workday, or Power BI (preferred).
• A proactive mindset and the ability to manage competing priorities with calm and clarity.
• Experience in funds management, financial services, or listed organisations is highly desirable but not essential.

Why Challenger?

At Challenger, we’re small enough to be agile, but big enough to accelerate bold ideas. We support your growth and development, offering flexibility and a culture that values your unique contributions.

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
• Challenger Day – one extra day off every year in recognition of the effort our people make.
• Additional support leave (fertility, gender affirmation)
• Extra superannuation contributions
• Employee share plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised on-site café and central location near Martin Place Metro
• Access to free onsite yoga, mindfulness and Pilates classes.
• Access to annual free flu shots.

Explore our benefits further:
Challenger’s employee value proposition guides how we work: Grow and realise your potential, supporting each other, stronger together and making things happen. Our culture encourages curiosity, considered thinking and meaningful contribution, with opportunities to build a broad and rewarding career.
We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities and ways of thinking can thrive, and promoting flexible working to support work-life balance.
Challenger is proud to be a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, a Family Friendly Workplace and recognised as a Bronze Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), the national benchmark for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
Job type:
Permanent
Posting Close Date :
15/08/2025
About Us
Life at Challenger is fast moving and always exciting. Together we’re driving to deliver our vision to provide our customers with financial security for retirement.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and perspectives to a workplace which is inclusive, flexible, and driven by our values – act with integrity, aim high, collaborate and think customer.
Our environment is one where our passionate teams can thrive. Our people quickly discover that a role at Challenger is much more than just a job. Our working environment is unique and encourages our employees to share their ideas and feel empowered to tackle new opportunities.

Please refer the Job description for details