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Job Description
**Head of FP&A European Team**
**Summary:** Lead the development of financial forecasts and planning for European expansion, manage regional finance reporting, and provide ad-hoc support to senior management.
The Head of FP&A sits on the European FP&A team and is responsible for the multi-year plan, regional management, and finance reporting. Reporting to the VP of FP&A, the successful candidate will lead the development of the financial forecast and planning of the European expansion.
**Key Responsibilities:**
• Be a key contributor on the European Expansion Project, including credit application and financial projections
• Compile and submit project status reports to management and other stakeholders
• Work effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation
• Challenge business assumptions to ensure the business strategy is cohesive and reflected within the financial projections
**Working Closely with the Stress Team:**
• Facilitate and support stress testing scenarios
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting, such as Board materials and strategy presentations
**Leading Financial Planning and Reporting:**
• Lead the production of the Monthly Operating Results for senior management
• Lead the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process for the Irish and European entities
**Requirements:**
• Professional Accounting or industry-specific qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent)
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or Audit
• Financial Services experience, preferably within Investment/Corporate Banking
• Understanding of management and financial reporting processes within Banking
• Self-motivated individual with ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deliverables appropriately
• Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Proficiency with Hyperion is preferred
• Prior project-based experience working in a European Banking environment is desirable