FP&A Operations Manager

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level? We're seeking an experienced professional with excellent analytical skills to join our Global FP&A team. If you're passionate about managing the budget, rolling forecast and similar financial planning processes, know how to deliver impactful financial insights, producing high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders, fostering a culture of informed decision-making across the organization, and you are a self-starter who wants to utilize own reporting experience in a fast-paced environment - we want to hear from you!

FP&A Manager for Operations works closely with Finance Business Partner counterparts (dotted line) and is responsible for leading the development and delivery of high-quality management reporting, forecasts and strategic plans, ensuring stakeholders have clear and actionable insights into business performance and plans. This is a hands-on, high impact role that combines financial expertise with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of high-quality, accurate, and timely management reports, offering clear insights into business performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations Finance Business Partners and other functions to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting standards, forecasts, business goals and assumptions
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process for Operations, from ideation to execution, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Craft executive-level presentations, turning data into actionable insights and delivering concise, visually compelling reports that inform key decisions.
• Analyse financial results, forecasts, and variances to identify key drivers of performance and provide forward-looking insights.
• Develop and track key operational metrics (e.g., productivity, cost per unit, cycle time, and utilization rates) to ensure financial insights are directly linked to operational efficiency.
• Continuously refine and automate reporting & planning processes, leveraging best practices and tools to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Qualifications and competences

• At least 5+ years of experience in FP&A in the Operations area, management reporting, financial analysis, or related roles with a proven track record of process improvement and implementing best practices in financial reporting
• Proficiency in Excel, financial systems (e.g. SAP, D365) and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau). Machine learning knowledge is a plus.
• Strong ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams within an international, global environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, with attention to details and a passion for data-driven decision-making
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field;
• Full professional proficiency in written and oral English

We offer 

• Amazing opportunity to work closely with colleagues locally and internationally 
• Great prospects of development in the multinational environment 
• Modern approach to adopting brand new technologies in finance to ensure future readiness like Machine Learning and Generative AI.
• Competitive salary with annual bonus 
• Private health care package (fully financed by company) 
• Group insurance  
• Benefits cafeteria with Multisport card co-financed
• Access to Hempel Academy learning platform
• Extra paid long holidays 
• Hybrid work-model/flexible working hours

Additional details 

Please apply for the role with your CV in English till 30.04.2025.

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.

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At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.