Role: Head of Corporate FP&A
Location: Jordan
We are seeking an experienced Head of Corporate FP&A to lead financial planning, performance management, and cost strategy across a large, multi-country organization within the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Cost Leadership
- Act as the finance lead for corporate/support functions (Technology, HR, Risk, Legal, Operations, etc.).
- Translate strategy into financial plans, budgets, and investment priorities.
- Drive cost discipline through rigorous challenge of budgets, business cases, and transformation initiatives.
- Lead enterprise-wide cost optimization, productivity programs, and governance frameworks.
- Develop performance scorecards to drive accountability and efficiency.
Performance Reporting & Insights
- Lead executive-level performance reviews, highlighting key trends, risks, and cost drivers.
- Deliver consolidated reporting with strong financial controls and variance analysis.
- Produce Board and executive packs with clear insights and actionable recommendations.
- Build advanced analytics on cost, productivity, and benchmarking.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Own annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning cycles.
- Implement driver-based planning, scenario modelling, and predictive forecasting.
- Ensure alignment of country and functional plans with overall strategy.
- Oversee budget governance, assumptions validation, and variance management.
Cost Allocation & FTP Frameworks
- Lead cost allocation frameworks ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Co-own internal pricing/transfer methodologies in partnership with Treasury.
- Maintain cost transparency and reporting to support decision-making and efficiency.
Stakeholder Management
- Partner with senior leadership (CFO, ExCo, Strategy, HR, Treasury).
- Provide FP&A leadership across regions and ensure alignment with Group standards.
- Present financial insights to executive and board-level stakeholders.
Governance & Transformation
- Own FP&A governance, data integrity, and control frameworks.
- Lead FP&A input into finance transformation programs (ERP, EPM, etc.).
- Drive automation, process efficiency, and enhanced analytics capabilities.
Leadership
- Build and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed FP&A team.
- Develop capabilities in planning, modelling, and data-driven insights.
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strategic partnership.
Requirements
Education & Certifications
- Degree in Finance, Economics, or a quantitative field (MBA or MSc preferred).
- Professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CFA) strongly preferred.
Experience
- 15–20 years in FP&A, Finance, or Controlling within large financial institutions.
- Significant leadership experience across multiple countries/regions.
- Strong track record in planning, forecasting, cost management, and performance reporting.
- Hands-on experience with cost allocation and internal pricing frameworks.
- Proven delivery of cost optimization and finance transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
- Regional experience in the Middle East / GCC is highly desirable.
