FP&A Director

Description

Position title: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Director Reports To: CFO Key Reports: 3 to 4 direct reports Location: Dublin, Ireland (preferrable) Role Summary As the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Director, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of the company. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support decision-making across the organization. The successful candidate will be an ambitious strategic thinker and empathetic leader. The role will drive the implementation of quality analysis that provides actionable insights and supports strategic decision-making. The role will also have responsibility for M&A activities including financial due diligence and the subsequent integration, ensuring a seamless transition and maximising the value of the acquisition. Reporting to the CFO and part of the Finance Leadership Team, the successful candidate will provide professional leadership within the business. They will leverage their proven experience in FP&A and cross functional collaboration to deliver effective reporting in the organisation. Candidates will possess the relevant FP&A, M&A and integrations experience, ideally from an analogous industry sector with large headcount, multinational operations, dispersed operational footprint, fast moving, low margin and complex B2B businesses of relevant scales. Role Responsibilities Financial Planning and Analysis: - Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with the finance business partnering team to develop accurate financial projections. - Develop and maintain financial models to analyse business performance, identify trends, and forecast future results. - Provide variance analysis and explain key drivers of financial performance to senior management. - Develop and implement comprehensive financial planning strategies to support the company's short and long-term growth objectives. Reporting and Analysis: - Evaluate strategic investment opportunities and provide financial analysis to support decision-making. - Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. - Develop and maintain management reporting packs that provide insights into key financial and operational metrics. - Identify opportunities for process improvements in reporting and analysis to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. - Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including profitability analysis, trend analysis, and scenario modelling, to identify areas for improvement and optimization. - Collaborate with the Finance Business Partnering team to support cross-functional alignment of financial goals with overall business objectives. - Continuously improve reporting capabilities by leveraging technological advancements and innovative solutions. - Utilize Power BI and other data visualization tools to create insightful dashboards and reports for stakeholders across the organization. - Lead the implementation of new reporting requirements e.g. CSRD M&A: - Lead financial due diligence efforts for potential acquisitions, analysing financial statements, assessing risks, and identifying opportunities for value creation. - Conduct comprehensive financial analyses of target companies, including historical financial performance, cash flow analysis, trend analysis, and financial statement review. - Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings from financial due diligence processes, highlighting key insights, risks, and recommendations for Exco. - Develop and maintain complex financial models to evaluate the financial implications of proposed transactions, incorporating various scenarios and sensitivities. - Stay abreast of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards pertaining to financial due diligence, ensuring compliance throughout the due diligence process. - Support the integration of acquired companies, working cross-functionally to align financial processes and systems. - Identify integration risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions to business operations. - Monitor post-integration performance and provide recommendations for optimization. FP&A function & team: - Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to senior leadership based on financial analysis and market insights. - Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging technology and automation tools where applicable. - Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. - Train and mentor team members on automation (e.g. Power BI) best practices to enhance analytical capabilities within the finance function. The Candidate - BA in Finance / Accounting / Business Administration, or a related field - Excellent interpersonal skills, and good communication ability, with a proven record of partnering with internal and external stakeholders. - 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with a focus on financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. - Strong proficiency in financial modelling, forecasting techniques, and data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Excel, Hyperion, Tableau). - Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting and analysis. - Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, make informed decisions and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve common goals. - Proven track record of success in developing and executing financial strategies that drive business growth and profitability. - Demonstrated success in leading M&A due diligence and integration efforts, preferred. Join our dynamic team and make a significant impact by reshaping our FP&A landscape through innovation, automation, and strategic leadership. This is a unique opportunity to drive change and lead the organization into a future of enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and financial excellence.