Head of Financial Planning and Analysis - AMS Region
Position Overview:
As the Head of FP&A for the AMS region, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of the region by transforming complex financial data into actionable strategic insights that drive business decisions. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, AMS, the Head of FP&A will oversee all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting, ensuring that the region's financial operations are effective and aligned with the overarching goals of Solmax. In this leadership role, you will not only manage the financial health of the region but also lead a team dedicated to driving financial excellence and supporting the company's growth ambitions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the AMS region, ensuring accurate and timely financial plans that align with regional and global objectives.
- Provide strategic insights into financial performance, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities, and offer recommendations to enhance financial outcomes.
- Partner with senior leadership across operations, sales, and other key departments to ensure that financial strategies are integrated with business objectives and reflect marketplace realities.
2.Financial Analysis and Decision Support:
- Oversee the preparation of detailed financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual results, ensuring accuracy, compliance with Solmax's financial standards, and usefulness for decision-making.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance, trend, and margin analysis, to provide actionable insights that support strategic decisions.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate financial performance and identify areas for improvement.
3.Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the FP&A team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support team members' professional growth by providing the tools, training, and development opportunities needed to succeed.
- Oversee the recruitment, retention, and development of top talent within the FP&A function, building a high-performing team capable of meeting the region's financial challenges.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; an MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
- Strong expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Key Competencies:
- Financial Planning and Analysis Expertise
- Leadership and People Development
- Strategic Financial Insight
- Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Integrity and Compliance Management
- Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination