Head of FP&A: Build & Scale Forecasting for Construction

Our client is looking for a polished, highly collaborative Manager of FP&A who wants more than a routine reporting role. This is an opportunity to create, lead, and scale a modern FP&A function inside a growing, project-based construction organization backed by sophisticated stakeholders. You’ll partner directly with executive leadership, work closely with private equity partners, and play a central role in shaping the financial infrastructure of the business. From building forecasting models from the ground up to presenting insights to the Board of Directors, your work will have visibility, influence, and impact. If you’re the type of person who sees ambiguity as opportunity, enjoys creating order from complexity, and takes real ownership over outcomes, this role was built for you. Why This Opportunity? This is a rare chance to step into a highly visible role where you can genuinely build something meaningful. You’ll help shape the financial direction of a growing company, influence strategic decisions, and create systems that scale alongside the business. Our client is looking for someone who is curious, driven, polished, and energized by the challenge of building. Someone who doesn’t wait to be told what to fix — they see what’s possible and create it. What You’ll Build Create the FP&A Function from the Ground Up Design and implement scalable FP&A processes, including: Budgets and rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards and reporting frameworks Financial models and operational analytics Policies, procedures, and planning infrastructure What You’ll Own Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis Lead companywide forecasting and budgeting efforts while providing actionable insights into: Business performance, Cash flow and liquidity, Profitability drivers Strategic growth opportunities Project-Based Financial Analysis Drive financial visibility across construction projects through: Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and analysis, Project profitability analysis, Margin tracking and forecasting, Variance analysis and operational reporting Executive & Private Equity Reporting Prepare and deliver: Monthly reporting packages, Board-level presentations, Investor and lender reporting, Executive summaries and performance analysis You’ll regularly interact with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders, requiring both strong analytical depth and executive presence. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner collaboratively with: Operations, Project Management, Accounting, Executive Leadership, Ownership & Investors This role requires someone who can influence without ego, build strong relationships, and communicate financial concepts with clarity and confidence. What They Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Finance Experience leading or building FP&A functions in a growing environment Strong background in construction, engineering, infrastructure, or other project-based industries Deep experience with WIP reporting and project profitability analysis Proven ability to create budgets, forecasts, and financial models from scratch Experience working with private equity-backed companies Comfortable preparing and presenting materials to Boards of Directors and executive teams Strong executive presence, communication skills, and business acumen Highly collaborative mindset with a hands-on, ownership-oriented approach Advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities Salary: 130K-155K EB-View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr