Practice Lead for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Design and implement cost center structure across the organization  
• Design and oversee the budgeting, forecast and projections alongside alignment and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs) for each department 
• Establish a comprehensive reporting framework and key financial metrics to provide actionable insights and accurate decision making 
• Initiate cross-functional initiatives to integrate financial planning into decision-making processes and to address risks and problems identified and/or to improve operations (e.g. inventory management)
• Identify, report and assess financial risks, providing recommendations for risk mitigation strategies
• Support business teams with relevant data analyses to identify areas of improvement, efficiency gains, and cost optimization opportunities

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years leading an FP&A team
• Proven experience in building financial processes and structures in a rapidly growing organization
• Proven experience in business partnering, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills 
• Commercial awareness and business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, CIMA, ACCA) are a plus