Financial Planning and Analysis Lead

Head of FP&A will lead Financial Planning and Analysis function responsible for all planning processes, including annual budgets, forecasts, strategic business plans, COGS and Inventory controls. The role will drive strategic analysis in a cross-functional, matrixes organization across multiple product lines and channels.

Role & responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Oversight
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Operational Control
• Risk Management and compliance
• Leadership and team management
• Cross functional Collaboration
• Process Improvement and Automation

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong financial acumen and business control experience, with the ability to analyse complex financial data.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of business operations, risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint).

Skillset and Experience

• 10+ years in FP&A, finance leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to build and scale FP&A functions.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost optimization, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of business value drivers and financial performance metrics (EBITDA, margins, working capital, ROI).
• Hands-on experience with SAP HANA, Power BI, Excel, and financial modelling tools.
• Ability to automate financial reporting & forecasting for efficiency.
• Leads monthly forecasting, KPI dashboards, and business analytics.
• Drives financial insights for executive decision-making and board reporting.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills for financial data.
• Collaborates with CXOs, business heads, and investors to drive strategy.
• Proactive in process automation, risk mitigation, and financial strategy execution.
• Continuously improves FP&A efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration