Regional FP&A Head - EMEA

The Regional FP&A Manager – Solutions Group (Europe & MENAT) serves as a critical strategic and operational finance partner to the Regional Finance Director and executive leadership team. This role oversees the full financial planning lifecycle across a complex, multi-country footprint—spanning mature European markets, rapid-growth MENA hubs, and dynamic manufacturing environments.Beyond traditional budgeting and reporting, this leader will drive the digital evolution of the regional finance function by integrating advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and AI tools. You will lead a dedicated team of FP&A Analysts while serving as an influential co-pilot to site-level plant finance managers and regional commercial leaders.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Financial Planning & Enterprise PerformancePlanning & Forecasting: Spearhead the end-to-end execution of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range strategic plans, and monthly/quarterly rolling forecasts across all Europe & MENAT entities.Executive Co-Piloting: Synthesize complex financial results into clear, driver-based narratives for the Regional Finance Director and regional leadership. Evaluate actual performance against targets, identify key operational drivers, and co-develop corrective action plans.Macro & FX Risk Navigation: Monitor macro-economic trends across MENAT (including inflation and currency volatility) to ensure agile risk management and accurate financial forecasting.Commercial & Operational FP&ACommercial Analytics: Partner with regional sales and product management teams to analyze pricing strategies, customer profitability, volume/mix dynamics, and SG&A efficiency across key retail and industrial accounts.Plant & Supply Chain FP&A: Collaborate closely with site-level finance teams across the regional manufacturing footprint to monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), labor/overhead variances, scrap rates, inventory productivity, and Capital Expenditure (Capex) ROI.Finance Transformation, Automation & AIDigital FP&A Strategy: Lead the migration from reactive financial reporting to proactive, predictive decision support across Europe & MENAT.Process Automation & AI: Implement automated workflows, driver-based financial models, and AI/machine-learning tools to streamline data consolidation, scenario modeling, and routine reporting cycles.Data Visualization: Standardize and maintain suite-level business dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, and Power Query to democratize data access for non-finance business leaders.Team Leadership, Governance & Month-End OversightTalent Development: Direct, mentor, and elevate a high-performing team of regional FP&A Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, commercial curiosity, and digital upskilling.Closing & Compliance: Oversee month-end close analytical reviews, performance reconciliations, and reporting submission schedules in full compliance with US GAAP and corporate governance standards.Required Credentials & ExperienceProfessional Qualification: Fully qualified CA, ACCA, CPA,MBA or equivalent accounting designation.Experience: 10+ years of progressive finance and FP&A experience preferably in a multinational corporation (MNC).Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates with experience in manufacturing, industrial materials, packaging, technology solutions, or fast-moving supply chain sectors.Financial Systems Mastery: Hands-on proficiency with enterprise ERP and consolidation architectures, specifically Oracle and Hyperion / HFM.Advanced Analytics Suite: Advanced capability with Power BI, Power Query, Tableau, and complex financial modeling in Excel.Stakeholder Management: Proven experience in managing stakeholders including Senior Finance Leadership team and site management teamsPreferred Knowledge & CompetenciesKnowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting principles in a multi-plant manufacturing setting.Proven track record of automating finance operations or implementing digital/AI tools within an FP&A structure.Business partner capabilities—able to challenge assumptions constructively and build strong relationships with cross-functional partners in sales, operations, and supply chain.Strong cross-cultural leadership skills with experience navigating matrixed international environments.