Associate Director FP&A - Global Container

About the role

The Global Container FP&A Head leads financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, business analytics and decision support for the Global Container business. The role partners with business, regional and functional leadership to provide clear financial insights, improve forecast quality, strengthen performance management and support sustainable growth, margin expansion and cash generation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, long-range plan, profit assurance and rolling forecast processes, coordinating calendars, assumptions, submissions, reviews and leadership presentations across regions and functions.
• Develop financial models, scenario and sensitivity analyses, and improve forecast accuracy through stronger assumptions, cadence, data quality and accountability.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance analysis, explaining performance versus plan, forecast and prior year linked to operational and commercial drivers.
• Track and analyse KPIs such as sales, orders, backlog, margin, EBIT, cash flow, working capital and pricing, highlighting risks, opportunities and gaps.
• Support pricing, margin improvement, productivity, working capital and transformation initiatives, and prepare business cases, ROI analysis and financial evaluations for strategic projects and capital investments.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis, analysing inventory, receivables and payables, and support cash generation and capital efficiency.
• Standardise management reporting, forecast templates and review decks, drive automation and continuous improvement, and promote strong governance and data accuracy.
• Lead, coach and develop the FP&A centre of excellence team, fostering accountability, collaboration and high-quality execution.

Required profile

• CA, CPA, ACCA or MBA in Finance.
• 10-15 years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A, business finance, management reporting and leadership exposure in a multinational environment.
• Hands-on FP&A experience in manufacturing, industrial, equipment or global business environments preferred.
• Flexibility to work with stakeholders across different time zones, including the US.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel, financial modelling, PowerPoint and executive presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of ERP and BI/reporting tools.
• Business partnering, stakeholder management, communication, influencing, problem solving and team leadership.