The silent revolution in financial planning & analysis
What’s changing right now: Sydney’s top FP&A applicants are being snapped up within 72 hours. As markets become unpredictable, elite firms understand that securing high caliber FP&A talent isn’t just filling a vacancy, it’s a strategic necessity.
Ready to secure a strategic FP&A leader now? Contact us today.
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A Sydney CFO recently shared: “Bringing on an FP&A expert rapidly shifted our strategic perspective. Our forecasting improved, profits stabilised, and we moved forward with far more confidence.”
Today’s FP&A specialists don’t just crunch numbers, they can redefine financial strategy.
The best FP&A strategists seek roles that allow them to:
Advanced forecasting and business modelling to spot growth opportunities.
Not just reports, but clear recommendations that drive decisions.
Real-time analytics, BI systems, and predictive financial models.
Use their personality and business partnering abilities. Integrate with operations, sales, and executive leadership for unified strategic execution.
From our experience, top FP&A talent will quickly reject roles that:
Lack clear strategic impact and direct involvement with decision makers.
Rely on outdated technology or manual forecasting processes.
Offer no visible career path to more senior finance roles.
Fail to recognise their strategic value through competitive compensation.
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What does an FP&A professional do?
They model financial outcomes, forecast performance, and provide decision-making insights for executive teams.
How fast are FP&A professionals getting hired?
Top candidates are accepting roles within 48–72 hours due to limited supply and rising demand.
What tech skills should we look for?
Power BI, Anaplan, Tableau, advanced Excel, and experience with predictive analytics tools.
What’s a typical career path for FP&A talent?
FP&A Analyst → FP&A Manager → Head of FP&A → CFO
Leading Sydney businesses differentiate themselves by:
Reducing hiring cycles to secure talent within days.
Clearly positioning FP&A roles as integral to business growth, not back-office reporting.
Providing advanced analytics platforms and tools for immediate strategic insights.
Demonstrating clear paths toward senior leadership roles (Finance Director, CFO).
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Clarify Strategic Influence: Highlight involvement in work that will influence decisions and business forecasting.
Modernise Your Tech Stack: Showcase tools and systems that empower proactive insights.
Offer Competitive Salaries: Reflect their strategic value in your compensation.
Define Career Growth: Clearly outline progression pathways, such as Head of FP&A, CFO etc..
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Expert Market Insight: Deep understanding of Sydney’s FP&A talent market.
Exclusive Talent Access: Our pre-screened network ensures you engage the best candidates swiftly.
Customised Recruitment Approach: Tailored hiring processes aligned with your business strategy.
Post-Hire Success: Ongoing follow-ups to ensure successful integration and continued satisfaction.
Every moment without strategic FP&A leadership could mean lost opportunities. Act swiftly to position your business ahead of competitors.
Contact Richard Lloyd’s FP&A Recruitment Team for priority access to elite financial strategists:
☎️ 02 8324 5640
📧 enquiries@richardlloyd.com.au
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