Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Lead FP&A at XTEL: own strategic planning, AI-powered forecasting, and SaaS metrics in a PE-backed, global team. Drive growth with data, dashboards, and executive partnership. We usually respond within a month About XTEL XTEL is a leader in advanced, AI-driven solutions for consumer goods companies, combining cutting- edge technology, industry expertise, and data management to accelerate profitable revenue growth and value realization. Position Overview A strategic finance partner to the Executive Team, Board, and PE Shareholder — with a hands-on approach to financial planning, technology, and process transformation. Key Responsibilities Core FP&A Monthly/periodic closing, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis (dashboards, BoD decks, MBR) Lead annual budget, mid-term planning, and quarterly rolling forecasts Cost control across departments: personnel, Opex, Capex, R&D Variance analysis, KPI monitoring, and business performance reporting Financial modelling: ROI, gross margin, pro forma, scenario/sensitivity analysis Business partnering with Sales, Accounting, and cross-functional teams ARR & Revenue Cube Own the ARR model (new sales, renewals, upsells, churn) with monthly waterfall reporting Manage a multi-dimensional Revenue Cube (product, geography, segment, contract type) Track and report SaaS KPIs: NRR, GRR, TCV, churn, upsell/expansion rates Cash Flow & Liquidity Own the 13-week rolling cash flow model and long-range liquidity forecast Manage annual indirect cash flow model across all Group entities Monitor debt covenant compliance and prepare lender reports Tools & Financial Architecture Lead ERP and FP&A platform selection & implementation (e.g., NetSuite) Own Group BI infrastructure (e.g., Power BI): dashboards and management reporting Ensure data integrity and governance across all financial systems Process Efficiency & Automation Eliminate manual FP&A processes through automation and scalable solutions Define robust financial control processes to ensure accuracy and auditability Drive finance business partnering across Product, Engineering, Sales, and G&A AI-Powered Finance Champion AI/ML adoption: predictive forecasting, anomaly detection, automated commentary Collaborate with Data & Tech teams to embed AI into financial workflows Corporate Finance & M&A Support M&A: financial due diligence, valuation, data rooms, EBITDA bridge analysis Contribute to exit preparation alongside PE sponsors and investment banks Assist in restructuring, carve-outs, and other extraordinary transactions Qualifications 7+ years in FP&A, controlling, or corporate finance; 3+ years in a senior/leadership role SaaS / recurring revenue experience — essential PE-backed company experience — strongly preferred Proven track record in M&A, due diligence, and exit preparation Experience with ERP/FP&A system implementations; proficiency in BI tools (Power BI) Advanced Excel; Python or SQL a plus Genuine interest in AI-powered finance and automation Fluent in English; Italian and any other additional languages are a plus Personal Attributes Analytically rigorous, commercially minded, strong communicator — comfortable presenting to Boards and investors. A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, international, PE-backed environments with a forward-looking attitude toward technology and AI. What We Offer Hybrid work set-up in Leuven Flexible working hours Competitive Salary Package and Bonus scheme A challenging role in a fast-growing AI-driven company A diverse and international team with strong ownership and a can-do mentality Opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s growth and development Equal Opportunities Statement If you have strengths to share, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, so don’t hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet all criteria. XTEL is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Department Finance - Group Financial Planning & Analysis Role Head of FP&A Locations Leuven Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About XTEL XTEL is a leading global SaaS enterprise software provider,delivering a mission-critical, cloud-native, and AI-first revenue management platform across augmented AI data management, trade promotion management, advanced AI analytics, assortment, and retail execution. The company is disrupting a multi-billion-dollar global market that is expected to grow at a double-digit annual rate through 2030. Founded in 2015, XTEL supports more than 400 global mega brands in the CPG sector, managing over €100 billion in annual trade spend through its AI-enabled platform, with the US as its largest market. XTEL is building its AI agentic framework for the Revenue Management platform in partnership with Microsoft and Copilot. XTEL has $100m of topline and is delivering accelerating profitable growth of 50%+. Backed by Bain Capital, XTEL has demonstrated strong momentum in product innovation and global expansion since becoming a standalone entity in 2023.