Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (d/f/m)

We are looking for a highly strategic, analytical, and results-oriented Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) (d/f/m) to lead our FP&A team in Berlin. In this role you will be reporting directly to the CFO and will be a key member of the finance leadership team.

You are responsible for providing insightful financial analysis, driving robust planning and forecasting processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

You will build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, partnering closely with business leaders to ensure financial alignment and revenue optimization in line with our ambitious growth objectives.

This is a hybrid position based in Berlin, Charlottenburg, offering flexibility to work both remotely and in-office (3 days/ week).

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial & Pricing Leadership:

• Develop and implement a strong FP&A function that supports our long term goals

• Work closely with the Pricing Lead and Business leads to ensure financial targets and growth ambitions are met

• Provide strategic financial and pricing insights and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership team

• Analyze industry trends, competitive landscape, and macroeconomic factors to identify potential risks and opportunities

• Challenge the business based on data-driven insights on market, competition and business performance to ensure long-term business success

• Contribute to the development of the company's strategic plans and initiatives

• Drive cost efficiencies and effectiveness initiatives and establish strong cost discipline within the organisation to enable budget and resource reallocations for new growth opportunities

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Design and lead the annual long term plan and budget process, ensuring a comprehensive and realistic financial plan based on strong data-driven market and business development assumptions

• Develop and manage rolling forecasts, incorporating key business drivers, pricing changes, and their anticipated effects

• Partner with cluster, domain and functional leads to develop and monitor their budgets and forecasts

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models that integrate pricing scenarios and sensitivities to support forecasting and strategic initiatives

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including variance analysis against budget, forecast, and pricing expectations

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that incorporate pricing effectiveness and its impact on revenue and profitability

• Ensure high quality planning and forecasting processes and proper documentation; regularly review accuracy and completeness of processes and update accordingly

• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders

Business Partnering:

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor and partner to business leaders, while also challenging the business and encouraging high ambitions

• Analyse, report and discuss business performance in connection with market trends and competition and derive actions

• Understand the key business drivers and provide financial support and analysis to help the business achieve their objectives

• Provide financial and pricing insights to support sales negotiations and customer agreements

Team Leadership & Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Set clear goals and expectations for the team, provide regular feedback, and support their professional development

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Continuously evaluate and improve processes and reporting methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Ensure systems and processes are robust and enable fast reporting, analysis and delivery of insights

• Identify and implement opportunities to leverage technology and automation to streamline FP&A and pricing activities, actively research and implement new AI technologies

• Collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize financial systems and processes

Ad-hoc Projects & Analysis:

• Lead and participate in various ad-hoc financial and pricing-related projects and analyses as required by the CFO and senior management

Your Skill Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with significant experience in a leadership role.

• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective FP&A processes and delivering insightful financial analysis.

• Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning software.

• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a strong focus on both financial and pricing implications.

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial and pricing information to both financial and non-financial audiences.

• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams with diverse skill sets (FP&A and Pricing).

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in German is a plus.