Head of Financial Planning & Analysis - NTT Data, Inc Europe in City of Westminster

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. As part of a global organization with $18 billion in revenue, 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., Strategic Planning & Business Partnering

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.

This role requires a highly strategic and hands‑on finance leader with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse markets.

Qualifications

• 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 modelling, 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.