Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are looking for an experienced Global FP&A Manager to join an international organization on a six-month fixed-term interim assignment. Reporting directly to the Group FP&A Director, you will take ownership of the global FP&A cycle across multiple entities and regions during an important transition period.As Global FP&A Manager, you will own the consolidated global P&L and play a key role in supporting senior leadership with accurate, insightful and actionable financial information. Your responsibilities will include:Owning the global FP&A cycle across entities and regionsManaging monthly actuals versus budget, forecast and prior year, including driver-based variance analysis and commentaryRunning the full forecast cycle from templates and submission calendars through regional follow-up, consolidation and executive reviewPreparing monthly management reporting packs as well as materials for the Board and Executive CommitteeProviding ad-hoc financial analysis, including business cases, scenario modelling and cost-base reviewsWorking closely with regional finance leads and functional leaders, challenging assumptions and submissions rather than simply consolidating informationDriving greater consistency and efficiency across the FP&A organisationStandardising templates, documenting definitions and mapping logic, and improving reporting processesAutomating at least one manual process during the assignmentEnsuring a structured and well-documented handover to the permanent post-holder or Group Controlling during the final weeks Success in the role will be measured by your ability to deliver FP&A cycles according to schedule, provide high-quality reporting without rework, maintain forecast accuracy within agreed tolerances and leave behind a clear and robust handover. Good to KnowScope of employment: Full-time, 100%Type of contract: Fixed-term employment as a consultant via JobBusters.Working model: HybridStart date: ImmediatelyEnd date: 2027-04-15, with the possibility of extensionIn your application: Please ensure that your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications required by the client. To succeed in this role, you will need: 3–5+ years of experience within finance, including at least 4 years in FP&A at group or multi-region levelProven experience owning a full budget or forecast cycle from start to finishStrong experience of multi-entity and multi-currency consolidationExpert-level financial modelling skills in ExcelHands-on experience with an enterprise planning tool such as Anaplan, OneStream, SAP BPC or BoardStrong working knowledge of an enterprise ERP environment, such as SAP or OracleSolid knowledge of IFRS, with the ability to reconcile management and statutory reporting perspectivesExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to confidently present and defend financial results to senior executives in EnglishMeritorious: Experience from manufacturing, industrial or automotive environmentsMeritorious: Experience from a joint venture, carve-out or newly established organization where processes are still developingMeritorious: Familiarity with SQL or Power BIMeritorious: Fluency in Mandarin Chinese What we OfferSecure employment with a collective bargaining agreement, insurance coverage and occupational pensionWellness allowance and employee discounts and offers via Benifex (e.g., health, leisure, transport and healthcare)Flex pension and access to the Lifeplan pension advisory serviceAdditional compensation during parental leaveOccupational health servicesLong-term assignments and a dedicated Consultant Manager for personal supportOpportunities to build valuable experience, expand your network and grow your future career We look forward to receiving your application We review applications on an ongoing basis. As recruitment processes in the consulting industry can move quickly, the position may be filled before the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.