FP&A Manager- 6 Months Temporary Contract

Location: Parramatta, NSW
Salary Package: $800 per day - $880 per day + Super
Role Highlights:
This is a rare opportunity for a finance professional to step into a pivotal FP&A role with leadership responsibility.

You will play a key part in shaping and building the FP&A function from the ground up, designing processes, reporting frameworks, and performance insights that directly influence strategic decision-making. With one direct report to manage, this role offers the chance to both lead and mentor while establishing best practices across budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Role Overview

Reporting to the VP Finance, the FP&A Manager plays a key strategic role in driving financial performance, insight, and decision support across the business.

This position leads budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling activities while delivering accurate and timely management reporting to senior leadership. Acting as a trusted business partner to operational leaders and project teams, the role provides visibility into financial performance, identifies opportunities for margin improvement and cash flow optimisation, and supports strategic initiatives such as bids, tenders, and new market entry.

In addition, the FP&A Manager will enhance financial systems and reporting processes, leveraging tools such as SAP and Power BI to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across business units, projects, and corporate overheads.
• Prepare rolling forecasts incorporating project pipelines, risks, and opportunities.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts from project teams and operational leaders.
• Perform monthly EBIT valuations.
• Scan the macro environment for emerging trends and provide external insight to Business Partners and Group Finance.

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver monthly management reporting packs to ANZ leadership and HQ.
• Track revenue, margins, and costs against budget and forecast.
• Provide WIP analysis, project performance dashboards, and cash flow forecasts.
• Conduct profitability, unit cost, and variance analysis to highlight risks and opportunities.
• Analyse financial data to identify performance trends and areas for improvement.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted adviser to project directors, commercial managers, and operations teams.
• Support bids and tenders with robust financial modelling.
• Provide scenario modelling for delays, overruns, or contract variations.

Commercial & Strategic Support

• Contribute to strategic initiatives, including JVs, new market entry, and major CAPEX projects.
• Develop financial models and business cases for new projects.
• Support pricing strategies and margin optimisation.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and special assignments as required.

Process Improvement

• Drive enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.
• Automate reporting using SAP and Power BI where possible.
• Identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and documented procedures.
• Apply corrective action processes to address issues and improve performance.
• Support data collection and benchmarking to improve training and standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a commercially minded finance professional with around 10 years' experience in FP&A and commercial finance, gained within large, multinational organisations. They have a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.

CA/CPA qualified, they bring advanced Excel and ERP system expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) along with experience using reporting tools such as Power BI. They are highly effective business partners, trusted by senior leaders and project teams alike, and excel at identifying opportunities for margin growth, cash flow optimisation, and process improvement.

With a proactive and commercial mindset, they challenge the status quo, enhance financial visibility, and deliver lasting value to the business.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on communities.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation and forward-thinking ideas.
• Opportunities to contribute to high-profile projects across construction, infrastructure, and environmental services.
• Support for professional growth, including training, development, and career progression.
• Exposure to multinational practices and collaboration with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Flexible and supportive work environment that values work-life balance.
• Access to modern tools and technology to streamline work and enhance efficiency.

Apply

If this sounds like you, please send your resume by clicking the "apply" link below. The reference number for this role is LIZ
61621
. Please allow for 3 - 5 working days for us to process all the applications. All applicants will hear back from us, either via email or a telephone call.