FP&A – Head of Planning and Reporting at Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc

Ciudad de México, , Mexico -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Forecasting, Performance Management, Scenario Planning, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Financial Reporting, Business Acumen, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, SAP, Tagetik, Digital Automation, Strategic Thinking, Commercial Mindset

Industry

Retail

Description

Lindt & Sprüngli is an internationally operating group of companies and the world‘s leading manufacturer of premium quality chocolate. Our exclusive products enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to perform a critical role by providing vision, leadership, and development of the overall corporate strategy with CEO and Leadership Team. 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 Looking to grow your career in a dynamic, international setting? Join the Lindt & Sprüngli Group! Together, we thrive to achieve our bold ambitions, powered by our purpose and unique culture of community and mutual support – rooted in a proud tradition, yet always evolving to stay ahead and set new standards. Across our diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally – empowering people to grow, take ownership and shape a sustainable future together. We are a responsible “employer of choice” who provides an inspiring people experience. Together, we build trust, drive innovation, and grow – as individuals and as a business. Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. The long-established Swiss company with its roots in Zurich is a global leader in the premium chocolate category. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its 12 factories in Europe and the USA. Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in around 620 of its own stores as well as via a network of around 100 distributors around the globe. With around 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025. Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions. Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.

Responsibilities

Lead the corporate financial planning, forecasting, and reporting cycles to align financial roadmaps with business strategy. Act as a strategic business partner to the CEO and CFO, driving performance analysis and digital transformation within the finance function.