Senior FP&A Analyst Europe

Purpose of the position:

The role will actively contribute to the financial planning and analysis functions within the organization. It will be a pivotal role in providing valuable inisghts to senior management, supporting strategical and tactical decision-making across the organization, and making decisions related to day-to-day FP&A operations.

It will lead the “core” FP&A activities:

• Financial planning process
• Performance monitoring (P&L and FCF)
• Risk management
• Cross-functional business transformation projects

Will demonstrate agility to adapt and address the (changing) existing challenges within the organization. Also, financial and analytical acumen, problem-solving and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects, strong written and verbal communication skills, with a can-do attitude and to challenge the status-quo.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning process

• Lead Quarterly Forecasting & Annual Budgeting: Oversee the quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting process for Europe, ensuring alignment with strategy and financial goals. Act as a central point of coordination of these processes.
• Develop Advanced Financial Models: Design and refine complex financial models to simulate P&L, FCF projections, and sensitivity analyses for various economic scenarios. Adjust models dynamically to reflect changes in assumptions, market conditions, or business decisions.
• Data Consolidation & Integration: Consolidate financial projections and data from cross-functional departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for executive decision-making.

Performance Analysis:

• Monitoring and analysis of key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the company's financial health and objectives alignment.
• Present stakeholders with comprehensive updates on financial performance, including forecasts, budget variances, KPIs, and strategic recommendations.
• Provide actionable insights, outlining R&O.
• Preparation of presentations: Work closely with the Head of FP&A to synthesize financial insights and communicate key findings to senior leadership.
• Ad-hoc Financial Analysis: Conduct ad-hoc analyses to address immediate business challenges or questions, providing actionable insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify performance gaps and work with stakeholders to implement strategies that optimize financial and operational performance.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and prioritize strategic, financial, and operational risks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation plans and strategies

Lead Transformation Projects:

• Co-Lead transformation projects and improvement initiatives across Europe. Partner with the Head of FP&A to lead the implementation of key strategic and financial projects across Europe

Collaboration and Relationship Building:

• Build Strong Stakeholder Relationships: Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across departments (e.g., finance, operations, sales, and senior leadership)
• Influence Decision-Making: Leverage relationships and insights to influence stakeholders, ensuring that financial perspectives are considered in critical business decisions.
• Translate Financial Data into Strategic Insights: Analyze complex financial information and present it in a compelling, easy-to-understand format.
• Tailor communication to each stakeholder group, ensuring that financial data is translated into actionable insights that influence decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering or related field
• MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CIMA) is a plus.
• +7 years experience in financial planning and analysis roles or consulting firm with a track record of delivering strategic insights and managing projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced competences in financial modeling, forecasting and reporting tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, BI software and data visualization tools.
• Team player who works cooperatively with others and finally a problem solver
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Organized, flexible, adaptable, resilient, able to handle multiple assignments and committed to continuous learning.
• Can-do attitude with a positive forward-looking mind-set and to challenge the status-quo
• Fluency in English, Spanish is a plus.
• Typically 3 days per week work from Europe Headquearters (“El Prat del Llobregat, Barcelona)
• May require some travel to visit our production sites locates in Europe

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