FP&A - Head of Planning and Reporting

Lindt & Sprüngli México

Mexico City

Description

Lindt & Sprüngli is one of the leading manufacturers of premium-quality chocolate with a global presence. Our exclusive products enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. At Lindt & Sprüngli Mexico, we are looking for a motivated finance professional to join our team as: FP&A - Head of Planning and Reporting

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