• Senior FP&A Leadership Role | High-Growth SaaS business
• Drive Strategic Decision-Making | Partner with CFO and Executive Team
• South Yarra Location | Hybrid Working Environment

The Opportunity

An established and rapidly expanding technology business is seeking a Head of FP&A to join during an exciting period of international growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created position will build and lead the FP&A function, providing financial insight, modelling, and analysis to shape strategic decision-making across the organisation.
  
This is a hands-on and highly visible role partnering with stakeholders across Finance, Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations. You’ll be instrumental in creating scalable forecasting models, improving reporting capability, and driving a data-led culture that supports the company’s continued growth trajectory.

The Challenge
   
As Head of FP&A, your broad remit will include:

• Establishing and developing the FP&A capability for the business
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling across multiple departments
• Building companywide forecasting models and management reporting frameworks
• Delivering clear and insightful board and executive reporting
• Partnering with department heads to influence commercial decisions and drive profitability
• Providing financial guidance on pricing, product launches, and go-to-market strategy
• Developing dynamic models to support investment analysis and long-term planning
• Analysing key SaaS metrics 
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insight
• Building and mentoring a small, high-performing team as the function matures

The Expertise
   
To be successful in this critical role, you will bring the following:

• CA/CPA qualification and tertiary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 7+ years’ experience in FP&A, commercial finance, or business partnering roles
• Exposure to SaaS, technology, or subscription-based business models
• Strong financial modelling skills and BI capability
• Proven ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, commercial acumen, and growth mindset

The Next Step
   
If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Mike Lys for a confidential discussion on 0477 016 453.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.
   
About ThompsonCook
   
ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.
   
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