Director Financial Planning & Control

The organization

Our client is a leading global fleet management and driver mobility company. They operate in 32 countries and have over 7.400 employees worldwide. With over EUR 9 billion turnover, EUR 450 million net profit and EUR 23 billion total assets, they are one of a kind.

Last year, the company was acquired by a consortium composed of long-term responsible investors. Since this acquisition, a new leadership team has been created. Also, new Board members have been appointed. Their goals in creating a new organization structure:

• Strategy is to become the most efficient and competitive player in a rapidly transforming and disruptive market;
• Focus on value creation supported by an integrated organizational structure;
• Power of One: become a fully integrated organization.

The position

Given the transformation of the organization and the fact that the organization is working towards an IPO over the next few years, our client wishes to attract a Director Financial Planning & Analysis (Director FP&A).

In this light a high quality Financial Planning and Analysis team is of great strategic importance. The Director FP&A reports directly to the SVP Corporate Control, FP&A and Tax. He/she will work closely with the CFO and other members of the Board and will transform and manage a team of six high-grade business analysts.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Works closely with the CFO and SVP Corporate Control to manage communication of key insights and actionable intelligence across the organization.
• Support the CFO and Board through the analysis and presentation of financial information, including analysis of monthly and quarterly results along with oversight of the periodic forecasting process.
• Transform and supervise the Business Analysts team.
• Lead the development and provide oversight for reporting needs – driving consistency and efficiency, where applicable.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting process across the organization.
• Lead development of strategic financial projections and performance reports in collaboration with Finance colleagues.
• Oversee FP&A’s financial reporting requirements and work with Finance colleagues to develop relevant and timely reports and key indicators. Interact directly with Country and Corporate FD’s to understand business results.
• Design and deliver custom financial reports and well-designed PowerPoint presentations for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders.
• Understand the economics of the organization, including revenue and expense drivers, key performance indicators, and recent historical trends.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong business minded financial with experience in working in a fast-paced environment. In short:

• University Degree (Master’s) in Finance or Business related studies;
• RC and/or RA is preferred;
• 10+ years of experience in FP&A / business control in highly professional companies;
• International experience in a matrixed organization;
• Has the ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, integrated processes and implementations of actions that support business needs;
• Change management experience;
• Excellent analysis and problem solving skills
• Result orientated
• Strong system and data skills (e.g. excel, PowerPoint, data warehouse & consolidation systems, ...). Ability to transform data into information insight and high quality presentations.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the form below. Please send your resume together with a short motivation.