Head of FP&A & Corporate Strategy

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli is seeking a seasoned FP&A Head to lead all planning, forecasting, and financial performance management across the organization in a fast-moving FMCG environment. The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and a hands-on leadership style.

You will partner with Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to build a robust financial roadmap, drive governance, and uplift data-driven decision-making with digital analytics capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Accounting.
• 8+ years of Finance experience, preferably FP&A in FMCG.
• Proficiency in English.
• Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel, Power Automate, Power BI.
• Automation skills desirable (Copilot Agents, Programming).
• SAP, Tagetik and BI knowledge.
• Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
• Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Results-driven with ownership mindset.
• Strategic thinking with hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A and business partnering activities aligning planning, budgeting, and forecasting with strategy.
• Own financial reporting and performance management across P&L and CAPEX.
• Serve as a sparring partner, integrating inputs from Commercial Finance and Operations.
• Drive scenario planning, financial simulations, and decision support for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee governance and data integrity across reporting processes.
• Develop and coach FP&A team; define roles and processes.

Skills

Advanced English

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Automation skills

Analytical mindset

Influence stakeholders

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Industrial Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting

Tools

SAP

Tagetik

Power BI

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli is seeking a seasoned FP&A Head to lead all planning, forecasting, and financial performance management across the organization in a fast-moving FMCG environment. The role demands strategic thinking, strong communication, and a hands-on leadership style.

You will partner with Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to build a robust financial roadmap, drive governance, and uplift data-driven decision-making with digital analytics capabilities.