FP&A Regional Finance Leader

Job Description Summary

The primary focus of this role will be to lead Regional FP&A activities, driving financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support across the region.
This position will be responsible for financial planning and analysis to support optimal business performance (safety, quality, delivery, and cost) through strong analytical and insightful reporting of profitability, cash flow, and key financial KPIs. The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, and Project Execution teams to provide timely and accurate financial insights to regional and global leadership.
The role requires in-depth knowledge of financial planning best practices and a strong understanding of how FP&A integrates with other business functions. It also demands solid market awareness, including competitive dynamics and key differentiators within the region.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead regional financial planning processes, including Annual Operating Plan (OP), quarterly forecasts, long-range planning (LRP), and monthly closing reviews.
• Own regional P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow performance analysis, ensuring accurate forecasting of revenue, margin, working capital, and structural costs.
• Drive financial visibility across orders, sales, backlog, margins, cost of goods sold, SG&A, and cash conversion metrics.
• Provide actionable insights and variance analysis to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions, investments, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a best-practice and quality resource for financial processes, tools, and reporting standards across the region.
• Contribute to regional strategy development and ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.
• Act as a key finance business partner and primary FP&A contact for regional leadership and global stakeholders.
• Influence cross-functional teams through clear communication of complex financial concepts and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead and develop a diverse FP&A team, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting automation, and financial governance.
• Operate with moderate autonomy within broad corporate guidelines, exercising strong evaluative judgment on complex financial matters.
• Use technical expertise and advanced data analytics to support strategic recommendations.
• Leverage multiple internal data sources and relevant external market insights to inform business decisions.

• Bachelors & any degree... Masters, CPA, or equivalent degree in Finance, business administration
• Language: English (fluent speaking and writing)
• Experience in handling EPC Projects
• Significant experience in Finance & Financial Planning and Analysis. Preferably in industrial segment w/ Project Business experience.
• Experience in the use of SAP and Reporting tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing relationships within a complex matrix environment.

• Strong accounting background and operationally inclined in a projects industry
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects, influence and lead teams.