Hempel - Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis Operations (5-6 yrs)

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? We're seeking an experienced professional with excellent analytical skills to join our Global FP&A team.

If you're passionate about managing the budget, rolling forecast and similar financial planning processes, know how to deliver impactful financial insights, producing high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders, fostering a culture of informed decision-making across the organization, and you are a self-starter who wants to utilize own reporting experience in a fast-paced environment we want to hear from you!.

FP&A Manager for Operations works closely with Finance Business Partner counterparts (dotted line) and is responsible for leading the development and delivery of high-quality management reporting, forecasts and strategic plans, ensuring stakeholders have clear and actionable insights into business performance and plans.

This is a hands-on, high impact role that combines financial expertise with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

- Lead the preparation of high-quality, accurate, and timely management reports, offering clear insights into business performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Collaborate with Operations Finance Business Partners and other functions to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting standards, forecasts, business goals and assumptions.

- Own the end-to-end forecasting process for Operations, from ideation to execution, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

- Craft executive-level presentations, turning data into actionable insights and delivering concise, visually compelling reports that inform key decisions.

- Analyse financial results, forecasts, and variances to identify key drivers of performance and provide forward-looking insights.

- Develop and track key operational metrics (e., productivity, cost per unit, cycle time, and utilization rates) to ensure financial insights are directly linked to operational efficiency.

- Continuously refine and automate reporting & planning processes, leveraging best practices and tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Qualifications And Competences

- At least 5+ years of experience in FP&A in the Operations area, management reporting, financial analysis, or related roles with a proven track record of process improvement and implementing best practices in financial reporting.

- Proficiency in Excel, financial systems (e., SAP, D365) and data visualization tools (e., Power BI, Tableau).

- Machine learning knowledge is a plus.

- Strong ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams within an international, global environment.

- Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to details and a passion for data-driven decision-making.

- Bachelors/Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field;.

- Full professional proficiency in written and oral English.

We offer

- Amazing opportunity to work closely with colleagues locally and internationally.

- Great prospects of development in the multinational environment.

- Modern approach to adopting brand new technologies in finance to ensure future readiness like Machine Learning and Generative AI.

- Competitive salary with annual bonus.

- Private health care package (fully financed by company).

- Group insurance.

- Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed.

- Access to Hempel Academy learning platform.

- Extra paid long holidays.

- Hybrid work-model/flexible working hours.