Head of FP&A

Job title : Head of FP&A
Location : Düsseldorf District
Job-type : Permanent
Contact : Sharif Omar
Call : Sharif
Email : email Sharif
Reference : 3012653

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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.

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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 the 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 be lead a team of 5 team, 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.

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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.