Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

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We are currently seeking a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our team in London, England, United Kingdom.

Position Overview

The Head of FP&A for the European Division will be responsible for leading the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across a $3 billion revenue business spanning 10+ countries. This role will serve as a key business partner to the European leadership team, driving financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring alignment with group objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Business Partnering
  • Lead the division’s annual budgeting and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with group financial targets and corporate strategy.
  • Provide financial insights to the European CEO, CFO and leadership team to shape business strategy and resource allocation.
  • Partner with business leaders to translate financial forecasts into actionable business plans.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, challenging assumptions and driving accountability for results.
• Forecasting & Performance Management
  • Own the quarterly and monthly forecasting cycles for revenue, expenses, margin, and cash flow across the 10+ country division.
  • Consolidate financial results and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
  • Identify risks and opportunities versus plan, and propose mitigation or acceleration strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting methodologies, models, and tools.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Oversee the preparation of management reporting packs, providing clear, insightful, and actionable analysis for senior leadership.
  • Analyze business performance at division, country, and product/service line levels, highlighting key trends and drivers.
  • Support investor relations and global finance teams with European-level insights when required.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
  • Drive best practices, standardization, and automation in financial processes and reporting across the division.
  • Mentor and develop finance talent, creating a strong succession pipeline.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA) strongly preferred.
• 12–15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership in a multinational environment.
• Proven track record of driving planning, budgeting, and performance management in complex, multi-country operations.
• Experience in supporting strategy formulation and execution at a senior leadership level.
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting; familiarity with enterprise planning tools (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan) desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Cultural awareness and experience working across multiple European markets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking – ability to see the big picture and align financial planning with business strategy.
• Analytical Rigor – strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Influence & Leadership – confident in engaging with senior executives and steering business outcomes.
• Collaboration – effective at working across countries, functions, and cultures.
• Change Orientation – comfortable driving process improvement, standardization, and transformation initiatives.
• Results-Driven – focused on delivering value, achieving targets, and ensuring accountability.

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer, NTT Data, Inc Europe
• Key Stakeholders: European CEO, Global FP&A, Global CFO, Country CEO’s, Business Unit Leaders

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity.

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