Group FP&A Director

Group FP&A Director - International Group | Finance Transformation | 92, France

On behalf of a major international Group, we are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Group FP&A Director to play a pivotal role in an ambitious Finance transformation.

Operating in a complex, international and matrix environment, the Group is strengthening its financial performance management capabilities, redesigning its planning processes and developing a more integrated, forward-looking and performance-driven Finance organization.

This position offers a compelling opportunity for a senior Finance professional who combines strong FP&A expertise with a proven ability to build, structure and transform Group-wide financial processes.

Beyond managing the traditional FP&A cycle, the successful candidate will contribute to fundamentally improving how the Group plans, analyzes, forecasts and drives financial performance.

The Position

Reporting to the VP Group Controlling and managing a team of four professionals, the Group FP&A Director will lead the Group's financial performance management activities while playing a central role in the transformation of its FP&A operating model.

The position combines strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, process transformation and international stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Group Financial Performance Management

• Lead the analysis of Group financial performance, including actuals versus budget, forecasts and prior-year results.
• Identify key financial and operational performance drivers, risks and opportunities.
• Deliver insightful analyses and actionable recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Strengthen and harmonize financial performance analysis methodologies across the Group.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Lead the Group's budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Ensure the consistency, reliability and robustness of financial assumptions and deliverables.
• Coordinate planning activities across businesses, functions and geographies.
• Design, implement and continuously improve Group-wide planning methodologies, processes and governance.
• Contribute to the development of a more integrated and forward-looking strategic planning framework.

3. Group FP&A Transformation & Process Development

A major dimension of this role will be to build, structure, standardize and enhance the Group's financial planning and performance management processes.

• Assess existing FP&A practices and identify opportunities for structural improvement.
• Design and implement robust, scalable and harmonized financial processes.
• Develop consistent financial methodologies, reporting standards and performance indicators across the organization.
• Improve the quality, reliability and efficiency of financial information.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within an evolving systems and organizational environment.
• Support the adoption of new processes and ways of working across international Finance teams.

4. Cash Flow & Financial Performance Optimization

• Oversee the Group's cash performance and cash flow forecasting.
• Strengthen visibility on cash generation, working capital and financial risks.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash performance and financial discipline.
• Develop more reliable and integrated cash monitoring and forecasting processes.

5. Executive Reporting & Business Partnering

• Prepare financial analyses, presentations and recommendations for Executive Leadership and key governance bodies.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, relevant and decision-oriented insights.
• Challenge business assumptions and contribute to strategic and operational decisions.
• Strengthen the role of Group Controlling as a proactive business partner.
• Promote a consistent performance culture across the organization.
• Lead, develop and empower a team of four Finance professionals.
• Build effective relationships with Finance and operational stakeholders across geographies.
• Drive the adoption of common processes, methodologies and performance management standards.
• Influence senior stakeholders and support organizational change in a complex international environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an accomplished Finance leader with strong technical expertise, strategic perspective and a demonstrated track record of financial transformation.

Professional Experience

• At least 15 years of progressive experience in Finance, with significant exposure to Group FP&A, Group Controlling or financia