Job Description

LOCATION

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Unit 7 Radius Park, Faggs Rd, Feltham Feltham, United Kingdom

CAREER AREA

Finance and Accounting

JOB TYPE

Full time

JOB ID

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#R61428

About Brink's

Established in 1859, The Brink's Company (NYSE:BCO) is a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services. Our customers include financial institutions, retailers, government agencies, mints, jewellers and other commercial operations. Our network of operations in 52 countries serves customers in more than 100 countries.


Our strong market position is supported by a leadership team with a proven track record of success, a long-term strategy to drive growth and the financial strength to continue to capture market share. Our culture of continuous improvement is supported by a global team dedicated to providing exceptional customer support.

The role

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The VP FP&A, Europe is responsible for overseeing and developing a world class


financial planning organization. Specifically, overseeing the consolidation of financial and


operating metrics in Europe for a US $1.4m business covering approximately 16 countries. The VP FP&A will leverage data to partner with the business teams to drive operational execution and make


sound financial decisions. This is a pivotal and high-profile role driving excellence in reporting the numbers. Success in the role is driven by collaborating and challenging the business teams in the goal of achieving financial targets and driving sustainable high performance. This role also steps up to deputise for Finance SVP for Europe.


WORK CONDITIONS:

Key responsibilities:

Support country business leaders by providing timely business relevant information and insight driven analysis that will influence decision-making to drive financial performance. Improve business ability to execute and track productivity initiatives Possess a deep understanding of the business, its customers and market dynamics. Support commercial team in developing tools to see customer profitability and to prepare quotes Successfully execute a mix of strategy and planning, business performance management and analysis...enabling a stronger link between operational KPI?s and financial performance Effective utilization and presentation of data to support key business decisions, improving the financial awareness and understanding of non-finance staff. Drive real-time reporting and help increase visibility into the business and operations

Planning process:

Lead the annual operating plan and monthly forecasting processes. Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly financial information to management to make sound business decisions (revenue, profitability, DSO, EVA, Capex and various KPI metrics). Preparation of monthly reporting packs with variance analysis to Plan and PY Development of best practices in planning, business reporting, KPI, pricing, forecasting, costing. Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of financial records - Cashflow, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and other financial schedules. Regular monthly pulsing activities (Risks and Opportunities) with the countries to ensure initiatives on track to meet monthly financial commitments Support management/Global FP&A in preparation of Board Presentations and External reporting requirements Lead monthly country reviews Track and measure quality of country reporting. Ensure accuracy and stability of financial reporting tools & databases

Process improvement

Drive continuous improvement through the FP&A team Leverage automation and technology to increase productivity of the team Help develop FP&A skillsets within country teams across both finance and the business

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing FP&A and the broader Europe finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Ensure the team is equipped with the necessary skills and tools to deliver high-quality financial analysis and support. Promote professional development and growth opportunities within the FP&A team.

Business Partnership:

Collaborate with senior leaders of corporate functions (e.g., HR, IT, Legal) to provide financial support and strategic insights. Serve as a trusted advisor, offering actionable recommendations to optimize financial performance and drive value creation. Foster a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organization.

Travel

Up to 20% - Spend time visiting countries across the region to build relationship with local teams to help in the transfer of knowledge to/from FP&A team

Key skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred. Professional certification (e.g. CFA, CPA) is a plus Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis and experience in a senior finance leadership role Proven experience supporting corporate functions in a large, complex organization. Strong track record of strategic financial leadership and business partnership supporting growth Strong leadership and development skills, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment In depth FP&A experience including financial modelling, forecasting, and analysis tools and understands the requirements of different audiences (strategic v tactical analysis) Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving and decision making Capacity to link operational metrics to financial performance Strong communication skills

This role reports into the SVP Finance Europe.


Location preferred: UK, France or Netherlands.


Candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in any of these locations.