Head of FP&A

EMEA Recruitment have been engaged to recruit on behalf of a global business with a significant international presence. We are seeking an experienced FP&A leader to join the Group Finance function and support the delivery of global budgeting, forecasting and management reporting activities.The company will offer the chance to take on a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence how financial performance is analysed, reported and communicated across the organisation.This role will be based in Schaffhausen and will operate on a hybrid model. You will work closely with regional and functional finance teams across a complex global matrix structure. The position will suit someone who can connect the dots, challenge the numbers and turn detailed financial information into concise messaging for senior stakeholders.The role will be suited to someone with strong FP&A, controlling or management reporting experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment and can manage multiple planning cycles under tight deadlines.The main duties of the Head of FP&A are:Lead group-wide budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processesPrepare monthly executive reporting for senior management and Board-level stakeholdersAnalyse actuals, forecasts, budgets and mid-term plans, challenging performance where requiredConsolidate inputs from regional and corporate finance teams into clear management insightImprove FP&A processes, reporting tools and planning systemsPartner with regional and functional finance teams to coordinate month-end and forecast activityBuild financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivities to support business decisionsLead or support projects across FP&A, controlling, reporting and analyticsCoordinate priorities and development for a small FP&A teamRequired skills for the Head of FP&A role:6-8+ years’ experience in FP&A, controlling, management reporting or financial planningExperience working within an international business and complex matrix structureStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial information into clear executive-level messagingExperience influencing senior stakeholders and supporting business decision-makingKnowledge of cash flow, working capital and foreign exchange forecastingAdvanced Excel skills and experience with financial reporting or planning toolsExperience with IBM Cognos / TM1, BI or data warehouse tools would be advantageousPrevious exposure to finance systems or planning software upgrades would be beneficialEnglish language skills to a professional levelEMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr