Head of Group FP&A - Infrastructure

The CompanyOur client is one of Australia’s largest infrastructure groups, delivering essential services to millions every day. With significant investment in people, technology, and large-scale projects, they are driving growth and innovation through a period of exciting industry change.The RoleThe Group FP&A function will play a pivotal role in delivering the organisation’s new strategic agenda. By leveraging data and analytics to drive commercial impact across the group, your team will provide high quality financial and non-financial analysis to the Exec, Board and Business leaders to support informed and strategic decision making.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will lead the FP&A team to deliver on:Planning and coordinating the annual budget, using data and insights to challenge assumptions.Analysing financial performance, including forecast vs budget and management/Board reporting.Managing liquidity and debt, including cashflow, covenant reporting, analysis, and forecasts.Implementing a 24-month rolling forecast framework, ensuring accuracy and integrity of inputs.Partnering with Strategy to align with the Group’s 5-year business plan.Collaborating with the Data & Analytics team to uncover actionable insights.Driving process improvements and championing finance transformation initiatives.Delivering ad hoc analysis and strategic support as required.Successful CandidateTo be successful in the role, you’ll have the following skills/experience:CA/CPA/CFA qualification.Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.Strong capability in analysing complex financial data to drive commercial outcomes.Advanced financial modelling skills (Excel).Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Proven leadership and team management experience.Advanced systems capability, including experience leveraging data analytics/Power BI.