FP&A – Head of Planning and Reporting

Lindt & Sprüngli is an internationally operating group of companies and the world‘ s leading manufacturer of premium quality chocolate. Our exclusive products enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to perform a critical role by providing vision, leadership, and development of the overall corporate strategy with CEO and Leadership Team. Financial Planning and Forecasting Lead and coordinate planning cycles (LE, Budget, MTP) end-to-end Ensure consistency, integrity and alignment of all financial assumptions Validate and challenge inputs from Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations Drive a clear financial roadmap aligned with business strategy Financial Reporting and Performance Management and Business Insight Own financial reporting and performance analysis across P&L and CAPEX (NTS, COGS, GP, OPEX, COOP) Own consolidated financial reporting to headquarters and management presentations Define and lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions Support CFO in communication with senior stakeholders Translate financial results into clear insights and actions Ensure proactive identification of risks and opportunities Business sparring partner Integrate inputs from Commercial Finance, Operations and other functions Ensure alignment between topline, cost and OPEX outcomes Act as key interface between business and finance functions Scenario Planning & Decision Support Lead scenario analysis and financial simulations Support strategic and operational decision-making Evaluate financial implications of key business initiatives Foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement Build strong analytical and business acumen within the team Digital, Analytics & Automation Lead the evolution of finance capabilities through the adoption of analytics, digital tools and automation, enhancing data visibility, process efficiency and enabling faster, fact-based decision-making across the organization. Governance & Financial Control Ensure strong financial governance across planning and reporting processes Define and enforce standards, processes and data integrity Safeguard a single source of truth across financial information Challenge inconsistencies and ensure transparency Team Leadership & Capability Building Lead, develop and coach FP&A team Define clear roles, responsibilities and ways of working The FP&A Head should have: Bachelors/Masters Degree in Industrial Engineer, Finance, Business Administration, Economist, Accounting. 8+ years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in FP&A in a role in the FMCG industry Proficiency in English Office Microsoft: Advanced Excel, Power Automate, Power BI Automation skills desirable (Copilot Agents, Programming) SAP, Tagetik and BI Strong business acumen and commercial mindset Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders Results-driven with strong ownership mindset Strategic thinking with hands-on approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proactive and solution-oriented