Interim head of financial planning and analysis support

dnata; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Noord-Holland, Netherlands seeks an interim head of financial planning and analysis support. This critical role involves restoring visibility into financial performance and strengthening cost discipline during high-pressure operational times. Candidates should possess strong FP&A backgrounds and the experience to translate data into actionable insights. This position offers a temporary contract with immediate start favored.

Qualifications

• Strong FP&A or financial business partnering background.
• Experience in operationally intensive environments preferred.
• High analytical capability including scenario modelling.

Responsibilities

• Improve visibility of financial performance across Cargo and Passenger Handling.
• Produce monthly performance packs and variance analysis.
• Challenge assumptions to guide decision-making.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Operational cost analysis

Data translation

Stakeholder management

Analytical capability

Job description

Interim head of financial planning and analysis support

dnata Schiphol, North Holland, Netherlands

A critical interim role focused on restoring performance visibility, strengthening cost discipline and enabling faster decision-making during a high-pressure operational period.

Responsibilities:

• Improve visibility of financial performance across Cargo and Passenger Handling
• Strengthen understanding of operational cost drivers and variance explanations
• Provide early warning signals on emerging cost and volume risks
• Deliver actionable insight to support cost-reduction initiatives
• Support forecasting discipline and improve data accuracy and consistency

What You Will Do

• Produce monthly performance packs, flash reports and variance analysis
• Lead short-cycle forecasting and cost analysis with high analytical rigour
• Challenge assumptions and guide decision-making with clear recommendations
• Partner with Operations, HR, Planning and Commercial to optimise cost visibility
• Identify efficiency opportunities across manpower, equipment and third-party spend
• Improve reporting standards, timelines and underlying data quality

What You Bring

• Strong FP&A or financial business partnering background
• Experience in operationally intensive environments (aviation/logistics preferred)
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight
• High analytical capability, including scenario modelling and cost deep-dives
• Confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively

Why this role matters

Your work provides stability, clarity and actionable insight when the organisation needs it most. You accelerate decision-making, improve visibility and strengthen cost control during a critical operational and financial period.

If you are available immediately and experienced in stabilizing FP&A performance in complex operational environments, please share your CV or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation