VP Planning and Control

• Solid and fast-growing Fintech Player
• 10+ years of experience across Planning & Control roles

About Our Client

Our client is a solid and fast-growing Fintech Player, based in Rome, recognized for its innovation and market positioning. The company is currently facing a significant phase of strategic evolution and expansion, with a strong focus on performance management, disciplined capital allocation and sustainable long-term value creation.

Job Description

The Vice President, Planning & Control, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, will own and drive the Group-wide planning and control agenda. This role represents a critical business partner to the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategic decision-making within a dynamic, international and highly complex environment.

• Leading the design and execution of end-to-end Group planning processes, including Budget, Forecast, Long-Term Plan and Industrial Plan, evolving beyond traditional approaches towards forward-looking, value-driven performance management.
• Defining and implementing management control, reporting and performance monitoring frameworks, ensuring full alignment with strategic priorities.
• Overseeing rolling forecasts and scenario planning activities, delivering timely and actionable insights on risks, opportunities and required corrective actions to senior leadership.
• Supporting capital allocation and investment decisions through robust financial modelling, business case development, sensitivity analyses and value creation assessments.
• Preparing and delivering high-quality financial reporting for Executive Committees, Board of Directors and investors, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compelling financial storytelling across profitability, margins, cash flow and key strategic KPIs.
• Driving the development of advanced KPI dashboards and performance management tools, leveraging integrated planning platforms, data analytics and predictive capabilities.
• Ensuring sound financial governance across business development initiatives and transformation programs, in close collaboration with Finance, Strategy, Data and other cross‑functional teams.
• Supporting corporate finance activities, including refinancing, capital structure optimization, strategic transaction evaluation and M&A processes (including post‑merger integration across multi‑country and multi‑entity environments).
• Acting as a key interface with C‑level stakeholders, investors and external advisors, ensuring transparency, rigor and financial governance.
• Building, leading and developing a high‑performing Planning & Control team, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical excellence and performance orientation.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 10+ years of experience across strategic planning, corporate development or Planning & Control roles within complex, international organizations.
• Proven track record in industrial planning, refinancing processes and cross‑border / multi‑entity integrations; exposure to M&A transactions is considered a strong asset.
• Solid background in top‑tier strategy consulting (e.g. strategic planning, commercial due diligence, post‑merger integration), with demonstrated experience on international projects, ideally within financial services or digital payments.
• Strong ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, influence executive decision‑making and effectively engage with C‑suite stakeholders.
• Experience in listed environments and/or capital markets transactions, with direct exposure to investor‑facing financial reporting.
• Deep expertise in Planning & Control, performance management, corporate finance and financial modelling, combined with advanced proficiency in leading planning and analytics platforms (e.g. Anaplan, Oracle EPM, SAP SAC, Tagetik, Power BI).
• Outstanding analytical, strategic and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders and investors.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management capabilities, with a track record of building and developing high‑performing teams in fast‑paced, international environments.
• Master's degree in Economics, Engineering or a related field.
• Fluent English (C1/C2), with extensive experience operating in international contexts and interacting with global investors.

What's on Offer

Excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast‑growing environment, covering a role with high visibility and strategic involvement.