Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
The Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a key strategic partner to the senior management team, responsible for driving the company’s financial planning, forecasting, and decision-support processes. This role leads the FP&A function to deliver actionable insights, evaluate financial performance, and guide the organization toward sustainable growth and profitability across multiple distribution channels and brands.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical, with a data-driven mindset and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable business strategies. They must also be an exceptional communicator, capable of presenting concise, impactful insights to senior executives and board members to support critical decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Financial Leadership
Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasts and long-term projections to support strategic decision-making by the Head of Finance, CFO, and senior management.
Lead the preparation of financial models and projections for long-term business plans, capital investments, and new ventures.Provide strategic input to the executive team, ensuring alignment of financial plans with the company’s objectives and market dynamics.Oversee the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with corporate goals.Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including analysis of actual results versus budget / forecast, identifying key variances and underlying business drivers.Develop consolidated reporting packages for senior management and the board of directors, presenting key insights on performance, trends, and risks.Business Performance AnalysisPartner with brand and category managers to analyze margins, profitability, and return on investment by brand, principal, or product line.
Conduct ad-hoc financial evaluations and business valuations to assess the financial viability of new projects, ventures, and distribution opportunities.Provide robust financial analysis to support pricing decisions, market expansions, and operational improvements.Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and business partnership.Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional certification (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred.Experience : Minimum 8–10 years in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role, ideally within a distribution, FMCG, or trading environment.Skills
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.Expertise in profitability analysis, cash flow management, and strategic planning.Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP / BI systems.Exceptional communication and presentation abilities to convey insights to senior executives and board members.Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.Expertise in automated reporting, data visualization, and KPI tracking.Deep understanding of FMCG drivers such as trade spend optimization, inventory dynamics, and margin management.Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Finance, Strategy / Planning, and AnalystIndustries
Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Dairy Product ManufacturingNote : This refined description removes boilerplate and presentational tags while preserving the original job information and structure.
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