FP&A Manager

A leading international trading firm is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join its finance function in Amsterdam. This position combines traditional Financial Planning & Analysis responsibilities with a strong focus on data, automation, and AI-driven finance transformation.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and strategic decision-making, while helping to modernise finance processes through advanced analytics, scalable data infrastructure, and emerging AI technologies. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys building new processes, driving innovation, and shaping a future-focused FP&A function.

Responsibilities



Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead and support periodic forecasting processes and long-term financial planning activities.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial models to support strategic initiatives, operational decisions, and investment evaluations.
• Deliver accurate and insightful monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting.
• Analyse business performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor and report on key financial and operational KPIs for senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner, providing data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

Data & Analytics

• Translate complex business questions into structured financial and analytical frameworks.
• Transition reporting and analysis processes from traditional spreadsheet-based approaches to modern data platforms and business intelligence tools.
• Partner closely with data, technology, and engineering teams to develop scalable and reliable data solutions.
• Drive improvements in data quality, reporting accuracy, and information accessibility across the organisation.

AI & Finance Transformation

• Design, implement, and oversee AI-enabled workflows across forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis processes.
• Structure financial and operational datasets to maximise the effectiveness of AI tools and automation solutions.
• Review, validate, and continuously improve AI-generated outputs as part of a human-in-the-loop operating model.
• Assess and implement emerging AI technologies that enhance finance capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Support the evolution of the finance function towards a more technology-enabled, data-driven operating model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in FP&A, Business Controlling, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, or related disciplines.
• Experience gained within Financial Services, FinTech, Technology, or other data-intensive industries is preferred.
• Proven track record of building financial models and translating complex datasets into actionable business insights.
• Experience leveraging AI technologies to automate reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
• Exposure to planning and forecasting systems or BPM tools is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.