Head of FP&A(m/w/x)

Requirements

• 5-7 years in FP&A or related roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
• Experience improving budgeting processes
• Track record of zero-based budgeting
• Experience with overhead allocation methodologies
• Background in fast-paced matrix organizations
• Experience in commodities or financial services
• Exposure to Big 4 or transformation
• Professional qualification or working towards
• Advanced financial modeling training (desirable)
• Previous EPM/planning system implementation experience
• Experience managing teams or cross-functional projects
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong Oracle and OneStream experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in Anaplan, Adaptive, or Hyperion
• Large dataset management and validation skills
• Understanding of cost allocation principles
• Strong numerical reasoning and detail orientation
• Ability to identify financial data trends
• Critical thinking and forecast validation
• Comfort with ambiguity in trading environments
• Track record of implementing FP&A processes
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to deliver under time pressure
• Process documentation and continuous improvement attitude
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts
• Confidence in challenging senior stakeholders
• Clear and concise written communication
• Strong presentation skills
• Understanding of commodities trading (desirable)
• Commercial awareness of overhead costs
• Appreciation of regulatory cost drivers
• Knowledge of shared services models

Tasks

• Lead operational execution of the Global Cost Management team
• Ensure rigorous budgeting and accurate forecasting
• Manage transparent cost allocation to profit centers
• Implement quarterly rolling forecast cycles for overhead costs
• Coordinate annual zero-based budgeting exercises
• Challenge historical spend patterns to drive cost justification
• Maintain detailed budget models with granular tracking
• Produce variance analysis reports with clear driver commentary
• Recommend corrective actions based on budget variances
• Design allocation methodologies for shared services and corporate costs
• Implement and reconcile monthly allocation runs
• Produce management reporting packs by function, region, and profit center
• Support P&L owners in understanding allocated overhead charges
• Own the end-to-end overhead budgeting and forecasting calendar
• Establish budget submission templates and approval workflows
• Enforce data quality standards for budget submissions
• Maintain overhead cost hierarchy and chart of accounts
• Implement controls to prevent budget overruns
• Ensure proper authorization of all expenditures
• Partner with functional heads to understand cost drivers
• Conduct monthly business review meetings with budget holders
• Provide budgeting tool training to non-finance stakeholders
• Identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities
• Benchmark overhead ratios against industry standards and peers
• Analyze headcount-to-cost relationships and productivity metrics
• Support business case development for new overhead investments
• Deliver quarterly rolling forecasts with minimal variance
• Execute zero-based budgeting for the annual cycle
• Operate the overhead allocation model with monthly reporting
• Maintain high budget holder satisfaction regarding process efficiency
• Track and report on cost optimization opportunities

Work Experience

Education

Languages

Tools & Technologies