Group Head of FP&A

Lead the development and consolidation of the Group’s annual budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts, working in partnership with Group CFO, regional and country managing directors and sales and operations leads  Provide strategic financial analysis, scenario modelling, and insights to the Executive Team and Board on an ad hoc basis  Oversee monthly performance reporting, including variance analysis, KPIs, and business commentary, with a focus on root cause analyses and teeing up key questions for sales and operations to address  Partner with business units and regional finance leads to ensure alignment between operational and financial objectives.  Identify financial risks and opportunities across the business, influencing decision-making with data-driven recommendations.  Enhance management reporting frameworks, dashboards, and financial modelling capabilities.  Improve FP&A processes and systems to increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.  Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation models, and integration planning.  Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering excellence and collaboration.  Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and external reporting requirements.  Support the development of ad hoc material business cases and client/supplier partnerships that may have a material impact on Alchemy’s financial and strategic position   

Qualifications & Experience 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field;

MBA or CPA/CFA preferred; this is a Commercial Finance role, and not an Accounting-first role 

10–15+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership roles in large or multinational organizations.  Strong analytical skills with deep expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance management. 

Experience with enterprise financial systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Power BI, Tableau). 

Proven track record influencing senior executives and driving strategic decision-making. 

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex financial insights. 

Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing high-performing teams. 

Experience in M&A analysis and integration is a strong advantage.   

Key Competencies 

Strategic thinking 

Business partnering 

Leadership & team development 

Decision support 

Stakeholder management 

Process improvement 

Commercial acumen 

Financial rigor & attention to detail