Vice president, financial planning & analysis (germany)

Fully Remote - Based in Germany ABOUT US STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. THE ROLE STRIVE have partnered with a high-growth, multinational organization to appoint a Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) . The client is looking for a senior finance leader who will play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and transforming the FP&A function into a modern, insight-driven capability. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team, providing forward-looking insights and enabling data-driven decision-making across the business. The Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis will lead a global FP&A function, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role will be instrumental in driving transformation initiatives, including the implementation of advanced analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to enhance forecasting accuracy and business insight. This is a highly strategic role, acting as a key partner to the executive leadership team. The VP, FP&A will provide forward-looking insights to shape critical business decisions, influence strategic direction, and support enterprise-wide initiatives, while also partnering closely with functional leaders across the organization to drive performance and accountability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Financial Leadership Lead global FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning Partner with the CFO and executive team to support strategic decision-making and enterprise performance Provide actionable insights to drive growth, profitability, and capital allocation FP&A Transformation & Modernization Drive the transformation of FP&A into a forward-looking, insight-driven function Implement AI-enabled tools, automation, and advanced analytics to improve forecasting and reporting Business Partnering & Executive Support Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across finance and non-finance functions Support M&A activity through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and due diligence Deliver high-quality insights and reporting to executive leadership and stakeholders Operational Excellence Enhance financial planning processes, improving speed, accuracy, and scalability Establish consistent frameworks for performance measurement and reporting across the organization Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform strategic decisions Team Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Build a scalable and future-ready FP&A function SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 15 years of progressive experience in FP&A and corporate finance Proven experience operating as a VP or Head of FP&A within a large, complex, multinational organization Track record of leading and developing high-performing teams Demonstrated success transforming FP&A functions, with a focus on AI, automation, and modern planning tools Experience implementing advanced planning processes Strong business partnering experience with executive leadership teams Proven involvement in M&A transactions, including financial modeling and strategic analysis Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills Qualifications MBA, CPA, CFA, and/or CBV designation preferred Advanced expertise in financial modeling, planning tools, and data analytics platforms Why This Opportunity? Opportunity to lead and transform a global FP&A function High level of exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making Ability to shape the future of finance through technology and innovation Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives Fully remote working environment - Must be based and have the right to work in Germany