A long-standing Group of Companies with offices in Cyprus and abroad is working in partnership with GRS Recruitment to hire a Global Head of FP&A in Cyprus. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and proactive leader with a results-oriented mindset. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization's financial performance and long-term strategic goals. If your profile meets the below requirements, GRS looks forward to speaking with you today, regarding this FP&A role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Monthly Management Reporting:
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Take ownership of monthly management reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of reports.
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Enhance the quality and depth of insights provided in management reports to support strategic decision-making.
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Collaborate with business units to understand reporting requirements and tailor reports to meet their needs.
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Utilize data visualization tools to communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
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Create interactive dashboards and reports to facilitate decision-making at all levels of the organization.
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Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data presented.
Financial Modelling and Analysis:
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Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
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Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data to drive business performance.
Data-Driven and Insight-Led Business:
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Drive the development of a data-driven culture within the organization, leveraging data to inform business decisions and strategies.
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Partner with the Head of Commercial Finance and Line of Business and Functional stakeholders to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure business performance.
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Collaborate with the Head of Commercial Finance to develop methodologies for analysing and interpreting data to extract actionable insights that drive business growth.
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Establish and maintain robust data management practices and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity.
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Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to develop and implement a scalable data architecture that supports the organization's analytical needs.
Budgeting and Forecasting
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Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to establish financial targets and align with strategic goals.
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Develop detailed budget models and documentation to support the budgeting process.
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Conduct regular reforecasting exercises to update financial projections based on changes in business conditions and performance trends.
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Develop robust and timely cost optimisation and investment tracking to ensure that we meet our financial goals.
FP&A Transformation:
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Lead the development and implementation of a transformation plan for FP&A processes.
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Identify areas for improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes.
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Streamline and automate FP&A workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
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Assess existing FP&A processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Develop and implement best practice processes that are scalable and aligned with business growth objectives.
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Drive the automation of manual processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Leadership and Collaboration:
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Provide leadership, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
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Act as a strategic partner to senior management, offering insights and recommendations to drive business growth.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
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ACCA, ACA qualified with at least 10 years post qualification experience.
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8+ years of experience in senior FP&A roles with regular c-suite engagement
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Experience in the Technology managed services or professional services organisations preferred
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Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics ERP highly desirable but not essential if strong ERP experience in mainstream enterprise systems.
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Proven track record of process transformation and implementing best practice processes.
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Experience in developing and implementing data management strategies and architectures.
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Proficiency in financial planning software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
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Strong understanding of enterprise performance management processes and best practices.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders with gravitas.
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Ability to work effectively, accurately and pragmatically in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Ioulia Ananikidou,
ioulia@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+357 25 342 720 for further information.