Sr Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Shape the business and partner with the business unit to support growth Advise Financial planning, budgeting/forecasting, and reporting of revenue, operating expense and various financial and business KPIs Lead finance-related presentations and materials for ops and business reviews, monthly financial reviews, steering committees, and other similar cadences Analyze business cases and financial modeling for business opportunities and provide recommendations for business decisions Transform and optimize current planning & reporting and business analysis capabilities Influence business partners decisions to run the business and key initiatives Monitor progress towards financial goals and manage risk and opportunities Lead and run planning cycles and strategic planning in partnership with business leads Direct all FP&A activities across Europe, including budgeting, forecasting, analytics, performance reviews, and management reporting for senior leadership. Act as the strategic FP&A partner to the Europe General Manager, delivering actionable insights and financial guidance to shape business outcomes. Lead, develop, and inspire the European FP&A team to achieve a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence in financial management. Serve as the main conduit between European FP&A, global finance, and business segment teams, ensuring alignment with global priorities, standards, and reporting processes. Provide thought leadership by driving advanced analytics, scenario planning, and innovative financial playbooks to increase FP&A influence and strategic impact. Present financial plans, analyses, and recommendations that inform executive decisions and align with regional strategy. Ensure best-in-class FP&A modeling, systems, and processes that support transformation, compliance, and business performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Risk, and Operations teams to enable integrated planning and performance management. Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks, initiate controls and improvement projects, and champion efficiency across FP&A. Minimum of 18 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline; advanced degree (MBA, CFA, CPA etc.) preferred. Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial management, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a multinational Extensive experience leading, empowering, and developing FP&A teams in fast-paced and matrixed environments. Deep analytical skills, expertise in financial modeling and forecasting, and excellent executive communication abilities. Proven ability to drive innovation and strategic influence in FP&A, especially through change leadership and business partnering. Strong knowledge of FP&A best practices, tools, and regulatory standards relevant to Europe. Recognized thought leader with a record of initiating FP&A transformation, process improvement, and organizational impact. Prior FP&A experience in fintech, payments, or financial services industries. Ability to inspire, manage complexity, and align multicultural teams across a large region.