Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are currently retained by a PE Backed buy & build in the consumer space to recruit their FP&A Manager. Recently acquired and with revenues of circa €300mill and 700 sites globally, the business is looking at ambitious growth targets with strong runway to do so.

This role is Number 2 to the Finance Director with HQ based in Dusseldorf. This is a highly commercial role and there would be a requirement to be on site 4 days per week, with flex for 1 day from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
• Analyse regional performance data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
• Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) across revenue, costs, and margins, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.

Investment Proposals & Business Cases

• Build detailed business cases for envisaged M&A opportunities and growth investments incorporating DCF analysis, IRR, payback period, and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
• Work closely with commercial and operations teams to challenge assumptions and stress-test financial projections.
• Track and report on the post-investment performance of approved projects, comparing actuals against business case assumptions and highlighting variances.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted financial partner to regional business unit heads, commercial teams, and operational leaders.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
• Support during annual budgeting and rolling forecast process for the region, coordinating inputs and ensuring alignment with Group targets.

Reporting

• Own the regional management reporting pack, delivering accurate and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior stakeholders on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI scorecards to provide real-time visibility into regional financial health.
• Consolidate regional data for submission to Group Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Continuously improve and automatise data sources and reporting processes and templates to enhance clarity and efficiency

About You

• Experience in Audit or Transaction Services /Deal Advisory
• Practice trained with 2+ years of experience in an FP&A, Finance Business Partner, or similar analytical finance role.
• Experience working in a multi-entity finance structure, ideally multi-site.
• Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI or similar.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on approach with “Can-do”, solution-oriented attitude.