Sydney FP&A Recruitment | Demand for Strategic Finance Professionals

20-08-25
Richard Lloyd Recruitment

The evolving role of Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) has become a critical function in Sydney’s finance landscape. As businesses face greater uncertainty and complexity, the need for skilled FP&A professionals has shifted from providing operational reporting to supporting strategic leadership with complex planning and analysis. Securing experienced FP&A talent is no longer just about filling a vacancy; it is about strengthening long-term business performance with financial analysis and business insights.

Ready to secure a strategic FP&A leader? Contact us today. (Note for job seekers: Click here for our resume guide.)

The strategic advantage of FP&A excellence

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 provide more than reporting - they play a central role in shaping financial strategy and providing financial data to enable commercial decisions.

What leading FP&A professionals look for

The best FP&A strategists seek roles that allow them to:

Influence strategy directly: Build long-term forecasting and build business models to identify growth opportunities.
Provide actionable insights: Provide clear recommendations that drive decisions.
Leverage cutting-edge tools: Use analytics, BI systems, and predictive financial models.
Collaborate across teams: Use their personality and business partnering abilities. Integrate with operations, sales, and executive leadership for unified strategic execution.

Want to dive deeper into what makes a strategic FP&A? Read our FP&A role analysis.

When opportunities fall short

In our experience, high-calibre FP&A professionals are reluctant to consider 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Rely on outdated technology or manual forecasting processes.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.

How Sydney businesses attract FP&A talent

Leading Sydney businesses differentiate themselves by:

Fast Decisions: Streamline their hiring process to avoid unnecessary delays.
Strategic Integration: Position FP&A as a function central to strategy and growth.
Tech Investment: Providing advanced analytics platforms and AI / BI tools for immediate strategic insights.
Career Development: Demonstrating clear paths toward senior leadership roles (Finance Director, CFO).

Building your FP&A recruitment strategy

Clarify Strategic Influence: Define the strategic contribution of the role.
Modernise Your Tech Stack: Demonstrate investment in modern finance technology.
Offer a Competitive Salary: Offer a competitive salary aligned with market expectations.
Define Career Growth: Communicate clear career development opportunities, such as Head of FP&A, CFO, etc.

Why organisations partner with Richard Lloyd for FP&A recruitment

● Expert Market Knowledge: 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.