Purpose of the Role As Head of FP&A, you will lead VAT's global financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities. Acting as a strategic partner to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, you will transform financial and operational data into actionable insights that support decision-making, drive sustainable growth, and enhance business performance across the organization. Key Responsibilities * Lead the global budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning processes. * Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews for executive leadership and the Board. * Translate business strategy into financial plans, KPIs, and decision-making frameworks. * Develop scenario analyses, business cases, and investment evaluations to support strategic initiatives. * Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions. * Support strategic projects including M&A activities, footprint optimization, and business transformation programs. * Provide transparency and insights into revenue, profitability, costs, cash flow, and key business drivers. * Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Business Unit leaders to improve business performance and financial visibility. * Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of planning and reporting processes. * Develop advanced analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making capabilities. * Lead, coach, and develop the global FP&A team while fostering a high-performance culture. Requirements * University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. * 10 years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Corporate Finance, or Finance Business Partnering. * Experience within an international manufacturing, industrial, or technology-driven environment. * Global work experience, ideally across multiple continents * Industry experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, or precision engineering * Strong understanding of financial, operational, and commercial performance drivers. * Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing strategic decisions. * Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing international teams. * Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving capabilities. * Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex topics. * Experience with ERP systems and financial planning/reporting tools such as D365, Power BI, Tagetik, or similar platforms. * Fluent in English; German is considered an advantage.