FP&A Manager

BRP; Lausanne; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

BRP is seeking an FP&A Manager, EMEA, to lead planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering for the EMEA region, partnering with regional leadership and Global Finance to drive strategy and financial visibility.

You will build models, oversee annual budgets, run what-if scenarios, develop executive materials, and mentor the FP&A team while strengthening governance across EMEA and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CFA or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced analytical skills with hands-on experience in SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting process for EMEA with inputs from Sales, Marketing, Retail, and more.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models for short- and long-term forecasting.
• Perform scenario planning and what-if analyses to support decisions.
• Develop analytical reporting using SQL, Snowflake, Knime and Power BI.
• Act as trusted finance business partner to EMEA leaders and mentor the FP&A team.

Skills

P&L management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA/CFA or equivalent qualification

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for a talented FP&A Manager, EMEA to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering activities for the EMEA region. As a key member of the regional leadership team and co‑pilot to the EMEA General Manager, the role partners closely with regional leadership and Global Finance to drive strategy, execution, financial visibility, performance management, and informed decision‑making, while continuously improving processes, tools, and data quality.

YOU’LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Financial Planning and Forecasting

  Lead the annual budgeting process for EMEA, coordinating inputs across functions (Sales, Marketing, Retail operations, Volume Planning, Pricing) to deliver accurate and aligned financial plans.

  Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support short-term and long-term forecasting of revenues, discounts, margins, overhead and headcount.

  Perform scenario planning and what‑if analyses to assess business resilience and support strategic decision‑making.

• Management Reporting and Data Analysis

  Develop and maintain analytical reporting solutions using SQL, Snowflake, Knime and Power BI to improve self-service reporting and decision support.

  Conduct ad‑hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions, investments, organizational changes, and strategic initiatives.

  Prepare high‑quality presentations and executive‑level materials with clear narratives, insights, and recommendations for senior management and stakeholders.

• Business Partnering and Capability building

  Act as a trusted finance business partner to EMEA functional leaders, providing financial insights, challenge, and guidance to support data‑driven decisions.

  Drive ownership and accountability for financial performance across departments, promoting a culture of transparency and cost discipline.

  Mentor and develop the FP&A team, fostering strong analytical and business partnering skills.

• EMEA Controlling and Governance

  Support audit requirements and ensure execution of SOX controls, including adherence to approved authorities & limits policy, and internal control standards across EMEA.

  Contribute to revenue cash flow forecasting and CapEx planning for the region.

• Process Improvement

  Identify, share, and implement Finance automation and AI best practices across EMEA to improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and closing timelines.

  Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and data quality, reducing manual work and increasing analytical value.

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in FP&A and Finance Business Partnering, including at least 5 years in a Manager role within an international, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced analytical skills with hands‑on experience in SQL, Power BI, or similar data and analytics tools.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex financial topics clearly, and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Experience working in a multicurrency, multicountry EMEA environment is a strong advantage.
• Proactive, structured, and detailoriented mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.

THE ROAD SHOULD BELONG TO EVERYONE. We still live in a world where many feel the road is for other people. We believe we can make a difference. Moving people goes beyond making innovative products. We strive to nurture our people’s aspirations, to exceed our riders’ expectations and stand in solidarity with all the communities that ride with us. Building a more inclusive BRP with no barriers for those who seek to ride starts from within, and we need everyone's commitment, drive and dedication to make it a reality.

WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in FP&A and Finance Business Partnering, including at least 5 years in a Manager role within an international, matrixed organization.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Advanced analytical skills with hands‑on experience in SQL, Power BI, or similar data and analytics tools.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders, communicate complex financial topics clearly, and operate effectively in a matrix organization.
• Experience working in a multicurrency, multicountry EMEA environment is a strong advantage.
• Proactive, structured, and detailoriented mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.