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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsCougar Group is a dynamic, fast-paced company with over 500 employees across NSW and QLD. As a leader in the underground mining industry, theyre poised to enter an exciting new phase of evolution.Over the past two years, Cougar has experienced significant growth bigger contracts, bigger numbers, and a stronger balance sheet. Now, its time for the finance function to step up and support whats next.To support this momentum, they have created a brand-new role - Head of FP&A and Treasury. This role will lead long-range financial planning, performance reporting, scenario modelling, and cash management across the group.This role puts you at the heart of strategy, planning, and performance. You will help Cougar plan where its going financially and give leaders the insights they need to make smart, confident decisions. From building Cougars long-range financial plan to leading the 3-way model, guiding scenario planning, managing treasury, and partnering directly with the CEO, COO, and CFO, leaders who want real insight, not just reports.Its a hands-on, strategic role where you will look ahead with budgets and forecasts, keep a close eye on performance through reporting and analysis, and make sure the business is optimising the use of its capital through strong cashflow and investment planning.YOUR NEW EMPLOYER Cougar Group is a dynamic, fast-paced company with over 500 employees across NSW and QLD. As a leader in the underground mining industry, theyre poised to enter an exciting new phase of evolution.Over the past two years, Cougar has experienced significant growth bigger contracts, bigger numbers, and a stronger balance sheet. Now, its time for the finance function to step up and support whats next.To support this momentum, they have created a brand-new role - Head of FP&A and Treasury. This role will lead long-range financial planning, performance reporting, scenario modelling, and cash management across the group.YOUR NEW ROLE This role puts you at the heart of strategy, planning, and performance. You will help Cougar plan where its going financially and give leaders the insights they need to make smart, confident decisions. From building Cougars long-range financial plan to leading the 3-way model, guiding scenario planning, managing treasury, and partnering directly with the CEO, COO, and CFO, leaders who want real insight, not just reports.Its a hands-on, strategic role where you will look ahead with budgets and forecasts, keep a close eye on performance through reporting and analysis, and make sure the business is optimising the use of its capital through strong cashflow and investment planning.Planning & ForecastingDevelop and maintain the long-range financial plan and annual budget processesLead a fully integrated 3-way model (P&L, balance sheet, cashflow) across multiple entitiesBuild a rolling forecast and scenario planning frameworkCollaborate with the Commercial Manager and department heads to embed financial assumptions aligned with strategic objectivesPerformance ReportingOversee preparation of monthly board packs and internal performance dashboardsProvide variance analysis and performance commentaryEnsure consistency and accuracy of actuals vs forecast reporting across the groupTreasury ManagementTake over operational and administrative oversight of treasuryBuild cashflow models and mid-term funding plansTrack debt maturities and equipment financing schedulesBe the key liaison with financial partnersSupport new asset purchases with capital management planning and documentationBusiness PartneringPartner with CEO, COO, and CFO on strategic planningSupport integration of finance with supply chain and operations through consistent planningAssist in M&A integration modelling and capital allocation strategiesLeadershipManage and develop FP&A Analyst, a strong data and modelling talentABOUT YOU.You are commercially curious, strategic, and love the numbers, but only because they tell a story. You dont take assumptions at face value. You dig, model, challenge, and bring clarity to grey areas. Youve probably worked in industries like mining, manufacturing, or construction. And youre ready for a role that finally lets you operate at the level youre capable of.CA/CPA qualification5+ years in FP&A, commercial finance, or strategic reportingAdvanced Excel modelling skillsExperience working with execs and producing board-level reportingCall Nadene Barretto on 0432 124418 for more infoHow do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW3d agoRobert WaltersSydney NSW2d agoHead of FinanceMustard MadeNewcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW17d agoResearching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr