Head of FP&A

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Director – Altus Partners – Finance Leadership Practice

THE SEARCH:

Altus Partners have been retained by a market leading PE Backed Retail business to secure a proven Head of FP&A, reporting directly to the CFO.

This is a key strategic hire, offering full ownership and autonomy to lead, develop and enhance the internal FP&A function.

The German business has revenues of €200m with a positive EBITDA and this position will be based at the companies HQ in Dusseldorf.

The Head of FP&A will be pivotal to the business executing its value creation plan and working towards an exit within the next 2-3 years.

They are looking for someone with a strong track record of developing and leading high performing FP&A teams within a fast paced / high growth environment.

THE ROLE:

This opportunity offers a very broad and interesting remit with full ownership of the FP&A team and you will be a key strategic business partner to both the CFO and CEO.

You will be a visible on-site leader within Dusseldorf HQ, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities:

• Reporting directly into the CFO, you will review current FP&A processes and implement / execute a plan to further develop and enhance the efficiency of these internal controls and processes.
• You will lead a team of 5, providing ongoing support, development and up-skilling.
• Financial analysis and development of internal business KPI reporting.
• Creating monthly Board Packs with relevant financial analysis and commentary.
• Full ownership of internal budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Cash flow forecasting and ongoing development of internal forecasting models.
• Developing internal reporting tools, KPI reporting, dashboards and Power BI.
• You will be a true business partner and strategic sounding board to the CEO, CFO and other key stakeholders within the business.
• The successful candidate will have a highly collaborative approach to business.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant Head of FP&A experience.
• A track record and evidence of developing internal controls and processes.
• Demonstrable evidence of developing and leading high performing teams (minimum of 3-4 prior).
• Hybrid working is available, but you will need to be in the Dusseldorf office 3 days per week, with additional days based on business needs.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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