THE ROLE
STRIVE have partnered with a high-growth, multinational organization to appoint a Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The client is looking for a senior finance leader who will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and transforming the FP&A function into a modern, insight-driven capability. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing forward-looking insights and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business.
The Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a global FP&A function, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role will be instrumental in driving transformation initiatives, including the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and business insight.
This is a highly strategic role, acting as a key partner to the executive leadership team. The VP, FP&A will provide forward-looking insights to shape critical business decisions, influence strategic direction, and support enterprise-wide initiatives, while also partnering closely with functional leaders across the organization to drive performance and accountability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Financial Leadership
1. Lead global FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
2. Partner with the CFO and executive team to support strategic decision-making and enterprise performance
3. Provide actionable insights to drive growth, profitability, and capital allocation
FP&A Transformation & Modernization
4. Drive the transformation of FP&A into a forward-looking, insight-driven function
5. Implement AI-enabled tools, automation, and advanced analytics to improve forecasting and reporting
Business Partnering & Executive Support
6. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across finance and non-finance functions
7. Support M&A activity through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and due diligence
8. Deliver high-quality insights and reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders
Operational Excellence
9. Enhance financial planning processes, improving speed, accuracy, and scalability
10. Establish consistent frameworks for performance measurement and reporting across the organization
11. Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic decisions
Team Leadership
12. Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team
13. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
14. Build a scalable and future-ready FP&A function
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
15. 15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A and corporate finance
16. Proven experience operating as a VP or Head of FP&A within a large, complex, multinational organization
17. Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams
18. Demonstrated success transforming FP&A functions, with a focus on AI, automation, and modern planning tools
19. Experience implementing advanced planning processes
20. Strong business partnering experience with executive leadership teams
21. Proven involvement in M&A transactions, including financial modeling and strategic analysis
22. Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Qualifications
23. MBA, CPA, CFA, and/or CBV designation preferred
24. Advanced expertise in financial modeling, planning tools, and data analytics platforms
Why This Opportunity?
25. Opportunity to lead and transform a global FP&A function
26. High level of exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making
27. Ability to shape the future of finance through technology and innovation
28. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
29. Fully remote working environment - Must be based and have the right to work in Germany