Head of FP&A

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Milan, Italy

Budget : 100,000 – 120,000 EUR / year

Industry : Technology / Software / TMT

Our client, a leading European software group backed by private equity, is seeking a Head of FP&A to join their dynamic, fast-growing organization. This is a strategic finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with business unit leaders and investors.

The Head of FP&A will own financial planning, analysis, and performance reporting for the group. The role provides strategic insights, drives decision-making, and supports initiatives across finance, operations, and corporate development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly management accounts process (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and reporting to stakeholders;
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year business planning;
• Build and maintain financial models and scenario analyses, including support for M&A and investment evaluation;
• Provide actionable insights on performance vs budget and historical trends;
• Drive process improvements, automation, and fast-closing initiatives;
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, HR, and Tech teams;
• Support financial and operational due diligence activities as required.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field;
• 7+ years in FP&A, Controlling, Corporate Finance, or Big4 (Valuation/Financial Due Diligence);
• Experience in financial due diligence and corporate reporting;
• Previous exposure to tech/SaaS businesses or PE-backed companies is a plus;
• Strong Excel, financial modeling, and executive presentation skills;
• Experience with ERP/BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, consolidation systems);
• Fluent English and Italian (written and spoken).

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Analytical, results-oriented, and hands-on;
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills;
• High sense of accountability, professionalism, and urgency in delivering results;
• Ability to lead and execute through others in a collaborative environment.