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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis – NTT Data, Inc Europe
Position Overview
The Head of FP&A for the European Division will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a $3 billion revenue business spanning 10+ countries. As part of a global organization with $18 billion in revenue, this role will serve as a key business partner to the European leadership team, driving financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring alignment with group objectives.
This role requires a highly strategic and hands-on finance leader with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse markets.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Business Partnering
- Lead the division’s annual budgeting and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with group financial targets and corporate strategy.
- Provide financial insights to the European CEO, CFO and leadership team to shape business strategy and resource allocation.
- Partner with business leaders to translate financial forecasts into actionable business plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor, challenging assumptions and driving accountability for results.
Forecasting & Performance Management
- Own the quarterly and monthly forecasting cycles for revenue, expenses, margin, and cash flow across the 10+ country division.
- Consolidate financial results and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Identify risks and opportunities versus plan, and propose mitigation or acceleration strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, models, and tools.
Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee the preparation of management reporting packs, providing clear, insightful, and actionable analysis for senior leadership.
- Analyze business performance at division, country, and product/service line levels, highlighting key trends and drivers.
- Support investor relations and global finance teams with European-level insights when required.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Drive best practices, standardization, and automation in financial processes and reporting across the division.
- Mentor and develop finance talent, creating a strong succession pipeline.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) strongly preferred.
- 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership in a multinational environment.
- Proven track record of driving planning, budgeting, and performance management in complex, multi-country operations.
- Experience in supporting strategy formulation and execution at a senior leadership level.
- Strong technical skills in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting; familiarity with enterprise planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan) desirable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Cultural awareness and experience working across multiple European markets.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking – ability to see the big picture and align financial planning with business strategy.
- Analytical Rigor – strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Influence & Leadership – confident in engaging with senior executives and steering business outcomes.
- Collaboration – effective at working across countries, functions, and cultures.
- Change Orientation – comfortable driving process improvement, standardization, and transformation initiatives.
- Results-Driven – focused on delivering value, achieving targets, and ensuring accountability.
Reporting Line
- Reports to: Chief Financial Officer, NTT Data, Inc Europe
- Key Stakeholders: European CEO, Global FP&A, Global CFO, Country CEO’s, Business Unit Leaders
Workplace type:
Hybrid Working
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