Interim Head of FP&A

Role: Interim Head of FP&A

Location: Spain

Day Rate: €500 - €850

Reference: CR1092

Finatal is currently partnered with a global manufacturing business seeking a high-calibre Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager to join its finance function. This newly created position will play a critical role in driving strategic financial planning and enhancing decision-making across the organisation. The FP&A Manager will act as a key business partner, providing clear, data-driven insights to both internal and external stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development and management of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets. Deliver rolling forecasts based on historical performance, market trends, and strategic business objectives.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse financial performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Deliver insights and recommendations to senior management to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Management Reporting: Produce high-quality, actionable financial reports and dashboards for executive leadership. Ensure clarity, accuracy, and timeliness in all reporting deliverables.
• Strategic Business Planning: Partner with business leaders to align financial planning with the company's medium- to long-term strategic goals. Support investment decisions with robust financial modeling.
• Scenario Planning & Sensitivity Analysis: Model various financial scenarios to evaluate potential business outcomes and assess associated risks and opportunities.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure cost control, resource optimisation, and financial alignment across the business.

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in management reporting and KPI development.
• Solid knowledge of investment control and capex/project monitoring.
• Familiarity with Spanish GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS).

Systems Experience:

• Working knowledge of major ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics AX, JD Edwards).
• Experience with reporting platforms and data warehousing systems.

Language & Communication:

• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organisation.