Finance Business Partner, People (14 month FTC)

Location: Team Finance

Team: Country Melbourne / Australia

About the Role

Join the team redefining how the world experiences design at Canva! We're seeking a Finance Business Partner, People for a 14-month FTC (parental leave cover) to join our dynamic FP&A team in Melbourne, Australia (hybrid, with Sydney preference or remote within AU). In this role, you'll partner with our People Group – supporting global teams through People Operations, Canva University, Growth & Impact, and more – to drive financial excellence amid our explosive growth to 5,000+ Canvanauts worldwide. No two days are the same in Canva's collaborative FP&A environment. You'll engage People leaders to connect their strategies to our Crazy Big Goals, deliver insightful budgets and reforecasts with Canva-powered data stories, and tackle high-impact projects like ROI analyses and process optimizations. Drawing on your analytical mindset and interpersonal flair, you'll uncover hidden insights, communicate them engagingly, and build trusted partnerships that accelerate our mission. You'll thrive if you have commercial FP&A experience, a hunger for learning, and the adaptability to embrace our fast-paced culture. With mentorship from industry experts (ex-Google, Atlassian), this is your chance to grow into a strategic business partner in a design-forward company. Check lifeatcanva.com to see our vibe – moments of magic, flexible work, and benefits like Vibe & Thrive allowances await. Apply now and help shape Canva's financial future!

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with People Group leaders to understand their strategic goals and align them with Canva's broader company objectives
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, driving engagement and positioning FP&A as a strategic advisor
• Develop and deliver budgets, quarterly reforecasts, and variance analysis with clear, compelling narratives
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support People initiatives like talent acquisition, learning programs, and organizational development
• Create data stories using Canva and other tools to communicate complex financial information engagingly
• Conduct return on investment assessments and business cases for People-led projects
• Collaborate cross-functionally on initiatives to improve processes and drive efficiency
• Contribute to FP&A projects that support Canva's Crazy Big Goals
• Monitor key People metrics and provide proactive financial recommendations
• Adapt communication styles to suit technical finance teams and non-technical People leaders

Required Qualifications

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a commercial environment
• Demonstrated experience working with non-finance stakeholders
• Proven ability to engage with business leaders to align financial insights with strategic goals
• Track record of delivering accurate quarterly reforecasts and budget setting
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3+ years in FP&A or finance business partnering roles

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BI tools or Anaplan
• Background in partnering with People/HR functions
• Prior exposure to high-growth tech or SaaS companies
• Advanced skills in data visualization and storytelling (bonus if using Canva!)
• CPA/CA qualification or equivalent

Required Skills

• Budgeting and forecasting expertise
• Financial analysis and variance commentary
• Stakeholder business partnering
• Data storytelling and visualization
• Natural curiosity and continuous learning mindset
• Succinct, engaging communication
• Adaptability in chaotic, fast-paced environments
• Bias for action and problem-solving
• Process improvement and efficiency focus
• Cross-functional collaboration
• BI tools proficiency (preferred)
• Anaplan or similar planning software experience
• Strategic thinking with commercial acumen
• Interpersonal skills for non-finance audiences

Benefits

• Annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
• Flexible leave options that empower personal recharge and family needs
• Hybrid work model with choice in Sydney, Melbourne, or remote within Australia
• Investment in professional growth through mentorship and industry-leading learning opportunities
• Collaborative culture with moments of magic, connectivity, and fun
• Access to Canva's world-class tools and design resources
• Part of a high-impact FP&A team driving Canva's global growth
• Inclusive environment celebrating diverse skills, backgrounds, and pronouns

Canva is an equal opportunity employer.