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Job Description
Group FP&A Controller
Posting Start Date:  5/20/26

As Group FP&A Controller, you will act as a strategic partner to the Head of Group FP&A and play a key role in supporting senior leadership with high-level financial analysis, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making.

In this highly visible position, you will bridge the regular planning & control cycle with strategic support towards the Executive Committee, Board, and private equity stakeholders. You are able to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and compelling business narratives that support value creation and strategic priorities across the organization.

We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical capabilities, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience within corporate finance, transaction advisory, or FP&A in an international environment. You thrive in dynamic environments and know how to communicate complex financial concepts in a concise and persuasive way to senior leadership audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Board Communication

  • Manage the quality and timing of financial submissions to external stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
  • Analyze consolidated financial performance and prepare executive-level reports and presentations for ExCo, Board Committees, and private equity investors.
  • Develop clear financial narratives and storytelling frameworks that translate performance into forward-looking business insights.
  • Lead the preparation of Board reporting materials with executive-ready commentary and strategic focus.
  • Ensure all reporting addresses key leadership priorities such as value creation, cash generation, business risks, and strategic performance.

Strategic FP&A & Value Creation

  • Build and maintain dynamic multi-year financial and scenario models.
  • Drive scenario planning, strategic option analysis, and value bridge assessments.
  • Support M&A and transaction-related activities, including synergy tracking and post-acquisition performance monitoring.
  • Support transformation initiatives and organizational changes with clear financial impact analysis.
  • Review and challenge business investment cases from both strategic and financial perspectives.
  • Contribute to the FP&A community by driving best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Budget & Planning Cycles

  • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles.
  • Act as the first line of defense for consolidated reporting and variance analysis.
  • Translate actual versus budget performance into concise and actionable leadership commentary.
  • Ensure budgets and forecasts are aligned with strategic priorities and value creation objectives.
  • Provide deep-dive analysis on assumptions, drivers, opportunities, and risks within financial plans.
  • Manage stakeholder alignment throughout planning cycles to ensure accountability and commitment.

Key Deliverables

  • Executive-ready Board decks and financial submissions on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Strategic analysis packages, including scenario planning and business case evaluations.
  • Budget and forecast documentation aligned with Board and investor expectations.

Profile & Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience within FP&A, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or a comparable strategic finance environment.
  • Strong experience working with senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders within international organizations.
  • Background in deal advisory, financial modeling, due diligence, or private equity environments is highly preferred.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills, including multi-year business plans, sensitivity analysis, and strategic scenario modeling.
  • Strong understanding of value creation drivers and financial performance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to convert complex financial data into clear and compelling business narratives.
  • Experience preparing executive-grade presentations under tight deadlines; Think-Cell experience is considered a plus.
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence C-level stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial mindset and the ability to balance financial insights with strategic business context.
  • Advanced Excel and BI capabilities; experience with planning tools and ERP systems is an advantage.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • CPA, CFA, or FP&A certification is strongly preferred.
  • Self-starter with strong ownership mentality and the ability to perform in fast-paced and evolving environments.
  • Proven track record in driving process improvements and simplification within complex financial planning and controlling environments.

Why Join Us

  • Directly contribute to the Group’s strategic and financial agenda at the highest levels of the organization.
  • Gain visibility and exposure towards Executive Committee and Board leadership.
  • Work on high-impact topics including strategy, M&A, transformation, and value creation.
  • Play a key role in shaping financial insights and narratives that influence business direction and decision-making.