Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About the Role

This executive leadership position is based in Germany and involves spearheading the global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) operations for a rapidly expanding, technology-driven enterprise operating fully remotely. Collaborating directly with the CFO and senior leadership, the role entails shaping the company’s financial strategy, supporting sustained growth, and delivering insightful, data-based business recommendations. The VP FP&A will oversee tasks including forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, performance metrics reporting, and capital planning while enhancing financial processes across international markets. This role offers significant interaction with top executives, involvement in strategic projects, and participation in merger and acquisition activities, ideal for a finance leader experienced in fast-paced, private equity-supported organizations who also values building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the FP&A function on a global scale, delivering strategic financial guidance throughout business units and across international territories.
• Create, sustain, and improve financial models, forecasts, budgets, and long-term financial plans to ensure sustainable business expansion.
• Produce detailed financial analyses, scenario evaluations, KPI tracking, and performance insights for executive leadership.
• Collaborate intimately with the CFO and senior executives on strategic financial planning, capital deployment, investment appraisal, and M&A initiatives.
• Establish and maintain robust relationships with investors and key stakeholders by preparing reports for executives, board members, and financial updates.
• Promote continuous advancements in financial reporting, planning procedures, analytical capabilities, and operational efficiencies via data-supported decision-making.
• Lead, coach, and grow an effective FP&A team while encouraging teamwork, accountability, and career development.
• Support strategic organizational decisions by highlighting financial risks, opportunities, and initiatives to enhance long-term value creation.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 10 years experience in FP&A, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields; advanced qualifications such as an MBA or CPA are highly favored.
• Demonstrated experience working in high-growth, global software, technology, fintech, SaaS, or payment sector companies.
• Solid background in private equity-funded firms with direct investor and executive team collaboration.
• Expert knowledge in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, and strategic financial evaluation.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities with extensive experience presenting financial insights to executive teams, boards, and investors.
• Proven leadership in managing distributed finance teams and cultivating top talent in remote work settings.
• Excellent analytical thinking, business insight, problem-solving skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Collaborative management style with exceptional stakeholder engagement, organizational proficiency, and ownership attitude.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• Working hours that support a balanced lifestyle.
• Direct engagement with executive leadership on major strategic initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology, international markets, and sophisticated financial operations.
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding multinational company.
• Supportive, collaborative remote working culture with a focus on high performance.
• Ability to lead and influence the advancement of a global finance function with considerable business impact.

Additional Information

The hiring process employs AI-assisted candidate matching for objective and efficient selection, but all final decisions rest with the internal recruitment team of the partner company. Application data is processed in line with relevant data protection regulations, including GDPR. Candidates have rights to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data. AI tools may be used to support resume assessment but do not replace human judgment.