About the Company Our client is a high-growth, private equity-backed services group headquartered in the heart of Sydney CBD. With rapid expansion underway, they are seeking a Head of FP&A to build and lead the financial planning and analysis function. This is a career-defining opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment and shape the future of a growing business. About the Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of FP&A is a newly created role designed to deliver strategic insights and drive financial decision-making. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, business case analysis, and cash flow management, while collaborating with senior leaders across the business. This is a role for a commercially savvy leader who can balance hands-on execution with strategic influence. Key Responsibilities Lead and establish the FP&A function, setting best-practice frameworks and delivering accurate budgets, forecasts, and financial models that align with group strategy and support high-stakes decision-making. Partner closely with executives, board members, and senior business leaders to interpret complex financial data and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive growth, efficiency, and profitability. Design and enhance performance reporting and analytical tools, including dashboards, KPIs, and BI solutions, to improve transparency, accountability, and speed of decision-making across the organisation. Lead scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and long-range planning to evaluate risks, identify opportunities, and inform strategic initiatives such as capital allocation, M&A, and new market entry. Drive commercial analysis and investment appraisal, supporting business cases for new initiatives and ensuring robust financial evaluation of growth strategies. Embed FP&A as a trusted business partner across the group functions, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives and contributing to operational and financial performance improvements. Streamline processes and reporting structures within FP&A to build scalability and efficiency as the organisation continues to expand. Act as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership team, providing forward-looking insights and recommendations on financial strategy. About You CA/CPA qualified with extensive FP&A leadership experience Proven expertise across P&L, balance sheet and cash flow analysis Experience in high-growth or global organisations; with previous background in big 4 or mid-tier environment advantageous Advanced financial modelling and strong Power BI/ERP skills Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, focused on continuous improvement Exceptional communicator able to influence senior stakeholders with data-driven insights Benefits Work within an innovative, private equity-backed organisation Hybrid model: 3 days in the CBD office, 2 days from home High exposure to senior management and decision-making Attractive salary package with additional perks Opportunities for professional growth in a high-performance culture
