Interim Head of Financial Analysis & Planning
Position Overview:
This senior role within the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function is responsible for leading the organization’s strategic planning initiatives. The position delivers strategic input to executive leadership, focusing on optimizing financial outcomes and supporting business decisions through detailed financial insight and scenario analysis.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and drive the execution of strategic financial plans, ensuring their alignment with the organization’s short- and long-term objectives.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to evaluate performance trends, identify opportunities, and assess risks across multiple business units.
- Lead budgeting processes, including consolidation, review, and iterative forecasting, to support decision-making and resource allocation.
- Prepare, review, and deliver clear financial and management reporting, translating complex data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Oversee detailed cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to ensure financial stability and support organizational growth initiatives.
- Design and implement robust stress testing scenarios to evaluate financial resilience under variable market and operational conditions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic finance projects and ensure strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Where relevant, apply motivational leadership techniques to mentor finance teams and promote best practices in strategic financial planning.
Required Skills and Expertise:
- Proven expertise in financial analysis, including ability to interpret and synthesize large data sets for strategic decision-making.
- Advanced proficiency in financial reporting: preparation, consolidation, and presentation of complex financial statements and management reports.
- Comprehensive experience managing corporate budgeting processes and delivering dynamic forecasts.
- Solid background in cash flow forecasting and liquidity management within a senior finance context.
- Advanced knowledge and practical application of financial stress testing methodologies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills; experience in engaging effectively with a wide array of stakeholders is advantageous.
- Demonstrated ability to provide motivational leadership within a finance department is a plus.
Language Requirements:
- Professional proficiency in English, French, and Dutch for effective internal and external communications.
We are looking for candidates who possess strong analytical acumen, a passion for financial stewardship, and a natural ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. The ideal person for this role thrives in high-stakes environments and has a proven track record of excellence in financial analysis, reporting, and forward-looking planning within a banking or large corporate setting.
- Leadership & Influence: Demonstrates motivational leadership and can effectively empower and develop a small team of financial experts, including new team members. Has a collaborative mindset and the presence to inspire confidence and trust at all levels.
- Analytical Rigor: Brings exceptional analytical capabilities, with the intellectual curiosity and discipline needed to interpret complex financial data, forecast scenarios, and evaluate the impacts of macro and micro changes on key financial metrics.
- Strategic Vision: Exhibits strategic thinking and is comfortable shaping the financial direction of the organization, proactively identifying risk and opportunities through stress testing, forecasting, and budgeting expertise.
- Stakeholder Orientation: Communicates effectively and confidently in English, French, and Dutch with senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders. Able to adapt messaging for diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and impact.
- Professional Integrity: Upholds the highest standards of professional ethics, discretion, and confidentiality, especially when dealing with sensitive financial information and regulatory requirements.
- Resilience & Adaptability: Remains composed and focused in a dynamic environment, adapting quickly to changes, new challenges, and evolving priorities.
Candidates who excel in our environment are naturally inquisitive, proactive problem-solvers who deliver with precision under pressure, and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. A background in financial planning and analysis, especially within financial services and regulatory contexts, is highly valued.
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