VP – Head of FP&A Full Time NEW

MUST HAVE BANKING / FS EXPERIENCE

Can be an expat

Role: VP – 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.