Ph3About Us /h3 pWe’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. /p pWe’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. /p h3The Head of FPA and Pricing /h3 pThe Head of FPA and Pricing is a senior financial leader accountable for shaping Swift’s long‑term financial strategy, leading the global FPA organisation and steering the company’s pricing strategy and governance. Working closely with the CFO, CEO, Executive Committee and Board, the role drives strategic planning, performance management and data‑driven decision making. This position oversees the full budgeting and forecasting cycle, delivers high‑quality executive reporting and provides forward‑looking insights that inform investment priorities and long‑term financial sustainability. It also owns pricing for new and existing offerings, ensuring alignment with business strategy, competitiveness and value creation. The Head of FPA and Pricing leads major transformation initiatives, strengthens financial governance and continuously improves processes to enhance transparency and strategic impact across Swift. As a people leader, the role builds and develops a high‑performing team with strong analytical and business‑partnering capabilities. The role may also represent Swift externally with auditors, partners, industry bodies and other key stakeholders. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 h3Strategic Leadership Direction /h3 ul liPartner with the CFO, CEO and Board to shape Swift’s financial strategy and long‑term vision /li liTranslate the company strategy and Operating Plan into mid‑ and long‑term financial objectives, ensuring the FPA organisation drives clarity, alignment, and measurable impact /li liServe as a key advisor on growth, investment prioritisation and financial sustainability /li /ul h3Transformation Major Initiatives /h3 ul liLead major cross‑functional financial initiatives, including transformation programmes, performance‑management improvements and optimisation of forecasting/budgeting processes /li liOversee implementation, monitor progress and ensure delivery of high‑quality outcomes /li /ul h3Executive Reporting Insights /h3 ul liPrepare and deliver executive‑level financial presentations and reporting for the CEO, Executive Committee and Board of Directors /li liEnsure timely, accurate and insightful financial information that supports strategic and operational decision‑making /li /ul h3Process Excellence Governance /h3 ul liOversee FPA processes to ensure robust financial governance, operational excellence and ESG‑aligned reporting /li liContinuously refine methodologies to streamline operations, enhance transparency and strengthen data‑driven decision‑making across Swift /li /ul h3Budgeting, Forecasting, Pricing Performance Management /h3 ul liDefine divisional budget guidelines, review business cases and challenge assumptions to ensure alignment with company priorities /li liLead the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecast process, ensuring high‑quality financial insight and recommending reallocation of resources where needed /li liDefine prices for new offerings and review prices for the existing product portfolio in alignment with the company business strategy /li liDrive KPI definition, tracking and evolution to support executive visibility and strategic focus /li /ul h3Leadership People Development /h3 ul liBuild and develop a high‑performing FPA team with strong analytical capability and business‑partnering mentality /li liFoster a culture of clarity, collaboration, continuous learning and accountability /li liAct as a leadership role model, contributing to talent development across finance and beyond /li /ul h3External Representation /h3 ul liRepresent Swift externally when required, maintaining strong professional credibility and building relevant relationships with partners, auditors, industry bodies and stakeholders /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liUniversity degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field /li liAdvanced degree or professional certification (e.g., MBA, CFA) is an asset /li liAt least 15 years of experience in Finance within a complex international environment /li liMinimum 8 years in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within technology, payments, or financial services /li liProven experience leading FPA functions, driving strategic planning cycles, managing large budgets and influencing executive decision‑making /li /ul h3Domains /h3 ul liFinancial Planning Analysis /li liCorporate Strategy Business Partnering /li liBudgeting, Forecasting Performance Management /li liPricing /li liAccounting, Treasury, Tax (collaborative oversight) /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 pWe give you a competitive package /p pWe help you perform at your best /p pWe help you make a difference /p pWe give you the freedom to be yourself /p pWe give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential. /p pWe are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact or indicate this in your application. Please note that this mailbox is not monitored for general recruitment enquiries and should only be used for accessibility or accommodation‑related requests (for example related to vision, hearing or neurodiversity). All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy. /p pDon’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr