Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Description

**Financial Planning \& Analysis (FP\&A) Manager** ================================================== **Join a global business where finance drives strategy.** ========================================================= We're looking for an experienced Financial Planning \& Analysis (FP\&A) Manager to join our global finance team in Madrid. Reporting to the Global Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in helping the business make informed commercial decisions, improve performance, and support sustainable growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders, turning data into actionable insights, and influencing strategic decisions. **What you'll be doing** ------------------------ As FP\&A Manager, you'll act as a trusted business partner, providing financial insight that supports both day\-to\-day operations and long\-term strategy. Your responsibilities will include: ### **Financial Planning \& Forecasting** * Lead the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles. * Develop financial models to support business planning and strategic decision\-making. * Monitor financial performance against budget and forecasts. * Identify financial risks and opportunities across the business. ### **Performance Analysis** * Analyse revenue, costs, profitability, cash flow and key business drivers. * Produce monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports for senior leadership. * Deliver meaningful variance analysis and recommend actions to improve business performance. * Develop dashboards and KPIs that support data\-driven decision\-making. ### **Business Partnering** * Partner with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Operations, HR and other business functions. * Support investment decisions, business cases and strategic initiatives. * Provide independent financial insight and challenge assumptions where appropriate. * Translate complex financial data into clear commercial recommendations. ### **Strategic Finance** * Support long\-term business planning and growth initiatives. * Conduct scenario planning and financial modelling. * Evaluate investments, organisational changes and operational improvements. * Contribute to transformation projects and other strategic initiatives when required. ### **Continuous Improvement** * Drive improvements across financial planning and reporting processes. * Enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting capabilities. * Help improve financial systems, automation and reporting tools. * Promote high standards of data quality and financial governance. **About You** ------------- You'll be an experienced finance professional who combines strong analytical skills with excellent commercial awareness and the ability to influence stakeholders. You'll ideally bring: * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline. * 5–10 years' experience in FP\&A, Commercial Finance, Financial Controlling or Corporate Finance. * Experience partnering with senior business leaders and cross\-functional teams. * Strong financial modelling and analytical skills. * Advanced Excel skills. * Experience using ERP and planning/reporting systems such as SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Power BI or Tableau. * Professional qualifications such as MBA, CPA, CMA or CFA are advantageous but not essential. **Why join us?** ---------------- This is a highly visible role where you'll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly influence business performance. You'll join a collaborative global finance team that values innovation, continuous improvement and strategic thinking. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while developing your career within an international organisation, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply today to find out more.**