We are looking for a talented FP&A Manager, EMEA to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnering activities for the EMEA region.
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 (e.g., volume, pricing, FX, inflation, cost structure) 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.
Qualifications
- 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 detail‑oriented mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.