FP & A Head

Job Description : FP& A HEAD BRUSSELS an FMCG company based in Brussels, is currently looking for a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Head of Financial Planning & Analysis' key responsibilities will include: Lead initiatives to transform and digitize the finance function: Lead Benelux Financial planning and Analysis cycles and missions and company’s strategic presentations, with risk and opportunities identification and valuation Reinforce Benelux FP&A integration: identify and drive improvements in processes between Belgium and Netherlands, systems, and data to increase efficiencies and provide stronger business insights Forefront of Finance 4.0 project implementation, especially on Collaborative Business Planning and Beyond Budget project Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions: Business partner for Sales and Marketing teams: analyze performance and provide insights, challenge hypothesis and drive value creation, support for KAMs ahead of annual negotiations Business developments: study financial viability of new initiatives (new product launch, new channel exploration), assess related risks and opportunities and propose ideas based on findings Commercial control in partnership with sales and trade marketing: follow key performance drivers (sell-in, sell-out, trade inventories), analyze trade expense evolution and propose ideas to enhance efficiency and profitability, monitor the prices and rebates bookings in the affiliate and follow-up of provisions Marketing activities: monitor brand marketing plans and investments Structure Costs (General & Admin. Expenses): monitor General & Admin expenses incl. all HR related costs Lead Financial Planning & Analysis team: Management of a team of 4 business analysts + 1 trainee (organized per channel and brands): ensure high team performance and development through fair and relevant management Identify and grow key talents Ensure month end activities are completed accurately and on time Build and maintain robust financial models for budgeting and strategic planning Partner with all departments (sales, marketing, HR, Legal, operations…) to collect, challenge and build bottom-up estimates The key qualifications required for this interim Head of Financial Planning & Analysis job: The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Business Administration and a minimum of 12 years of Finance and/or consulting experience in fast-paced Multinational environment. The interim manager can learn quickly and leverage technology solutions. He/she is operational and hands-on, with an eye for details. The perfect candidate has strong interpersonal and soft skills. He/she has solid Excel and PowerPoint skills and has an excellent written and spoken English. The candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is result oriented, with a record of accomplishment and excellence.

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