Head of Financial Planning and Reporting

Job DescriptionD R Newitt are happy to be partnering with an exciting multinational Food Manufacturer in their search for a new Head of Financial Planning & Reporting. As the Head of FP&R you will lead the financial planning, reporting, and capital investment review processes across the organisation. You will drive standardisation, accuracy, and insight across all financial outputs, consolidating performance across multiple business units into a unified European view. This role is pivotal in shaping strategic decisions, identifying EBIT enhancement opportunities, and ensuring robust financial governance.Key Responsibilities: Leadership & StrategyAct as a visible leader, setting the rhythm for the financial reporting and planning cycle.Inspire and develop a high-performing FP&A team.Partner with business units to challenge and support financial performance and planning.Lead the development of long-term strategic plans and financial forecasts.Reporting & AnalysisOwn and enhance weekly and monthly management reporting as well as board packs.Standardise financial reporting across Europe, including SG&A and EBITDA definitions.Deliver detailed P&L analysis and insightful commentary on business performance.Consolidate results into a single currency for group-level reporting.Planning & ForecastingLead the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and strategic planning processes.Manage short-and long-term cash flow forecasting.Oversee CAPEX financials and ensure robust investment proposals.Qualifications and Skills:Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or masters degree (MSc/MBA).Extensive experience in senior finance roles within FMCG or multinational environments.Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.Confident communicator and presenter, able to simplify complex financials.Cross-functional collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills.Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge (SAP, Anaplan, BI tools).Please apply directly or send an e-mail to [email protected] for a private & confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Created: 2025-06-28