Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (Business Controller)

Planning & Forecasting

Deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial performance management data across all brands.

Build a scalable, well-controlled planning and analysis environment with strong processes, documented policies, and clear performance metrics.

Improve cash visibility, forecasting accuracy, and liquidity management across all entities.

Performance Analysis

Analyze financial results and KPIs (margin, cost, profitability, productivity).

Identify performance gaps.

Track impacts of corrective actions deployed vs targets.

Support monthly business reviews and quarterly performance (shareholders & bank reports).

Cash Stewardship

Own cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and treasury partnerships.

Optimize cash management, banking relationships, and capital structure in collaboration with the CFO.

Leadership & Team Development

Develop a high-performing FP&A team with clear accountability, growth pathways, and a culture of excellence.

Lead, mentor, and develop team members.

Build succession plans, training programs, and coaching frameworks.

Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and service to Operations.

Systems & Process Optimization

Strengthen the integration and efficiency of all data across different platforms and reporting tools to reduce manual work and increase accuracy.

Management Reporting

Develop (or finetune existing) KPIs & dashboards to track then analyze business performance.

Drive standardization and harmonization of management reporting / dashboards across Babilou.

Translate financial results into actionable insights for executives then track impacts vs expected target.

Present performance updates to the COMEX.

Business Partnering

Collaborate with business units and regional controllers (including Working cap monitoring).

Provide guidance on cost control, growth initiatives, and operational efficiency.

Link strategic goals with financial performance metrics.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA a plus.
• 8 -10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a multi-site or service-based business and prior team leadership or supervisory experience (2-4+ years).
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365, SQL, BI tools, or similar systems preferred.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated success improving financial processes, reporting, and systems.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Can work at least a full-time, 40-hour a week schedule, sometimes off-hours as the business requires (i.e., deadlines, networking events, conferences, business dinners, etc.).
• Can sit for long periods of time at a computer in a primarily sedentary position; manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Limited travel may be required (less than 10% of time), valid passport required.