FP&A Lead – Projects & Forecasting

FP&A Lead – Projects & Forecasting – Drive Strategy, Influence Leaders, Shape the Future

Fyfe is a fast‑growing national consultancy delivering engineering, surveying, environmental and planning solutions across Australia's most dynamic sectors. With 700+ people and expanding, were strengthening our commercial capability to support the next phase of our growth.

We're looking for an FP&A Lead – Projects & Forecasting, a commercially minded finance leader who can elevate forecasting accuracy, sharpen project performance insights, and drive ERP‑enabled governance across our engineering business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment and enjoys shaping how a business plans, measures and performs.

What you'll be driving

• Leading monthly 12‑month rolling forecasts across projects and business units
• Designing and improving project‑level forecasting templates
• Tracking forecast accuracy and delivering meaningful variance analysis
• Running scenario modelling on pipeline, resource shifts and cost changes
• Integrating rolling forecasts with the annual budget and long‑range plan
• Acting as the finance lead for ERP configuration, optimisation and governance
• Improving project setup standards including cost codes, billing rules and revenue recognition
• Ensuring data integrity across forecasting, reporting and project controls
• Partnering with IT to deliver ERP enhancements and automation
• Driving reporting automation into Power BI and planning tools
• Collaborating with the General Manager, business leaders and Finance Business Partners
• Supporting Shared Services with clear, consistent reporting standards

What you'll bring

• 8–12+ years FP&A experience in engineering or project‑based environments
• Strong capability in rolling forecast modelling and scenario analysis
• ERP experience, ideally Business Central
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
• CA / CPA qualification (desirable)
• Experience working with shared services teams
• A commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to influence and communicate clearly with non‑finance stakeholders
• A data‑driven, process‑improvement approach
• Confidence to challenge project assumptions and drive better outcomes

Why you'll love working at Fyfe

You'll join a collaborative, future‑focused team where your insights genuinely shape how the business performs. You'll have the autonomy to build better processes, the visibility to influence senior leaders, and the opportunity to help steer a growing national consultancy through its next chapter.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy contemporary and inclusive working conditions.
• Employee Referral Program: Earn $5000 through our referral program.
• Diverse Role: Engage in a variety of responsibilities and projects.
• Inclusive Culture: Join a social, collaborative, and inclusive team with regular social and networking events.
• Professional Development: Receive competitive pay and financial support for your professional growth.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from discounts at over 470 retailers (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, and more).
• Salary Sacrificing Options: Take advantage of salary sacrificing for motor vehicles and portable devices.
• Additional Leave: Access an extra 6-week paid purchase leave

How to apply:

If you feel that now is as good a time to make a change, then we encourage you to apply by clicking on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button below.

Please note, only applicants with full Australian working rights will be considered. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a national police check.

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