Lead the development and consolidation of the Group’s annual budget, long-range plan, and rolling forecasts, working in partnership with Group CFO, regional and country managing directors and sales and operations leads Provide strategic financial analysis, scenario modelling, and insights to the Executive Team and Board on an ad hoc basis Oversee monthly performance reporting, including variance analysis, KPIs, and business commentary, with a focus on root cause analyses and teeing up key questions for sales and operations to address Partner with business units and regional finance leads to ensure alignment between operational and financial objectives. Identify financial risks and opportunities across the business, influencing decision-making with data-driven recommendations. Enhance management reporting frameworks, dashboards, and financial modelling capabilities. Improve FP&A processes and systems to increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, valuation models, and integration planning. Lead and mentor a high-performing FP&A team, fostering excellence and collaboration. Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and external reporting requirements. Support the development of ad hoc material business cases and client/supplier partnerships that may have a material impact on Alchemy’s financial and strategic position
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field;
MBA or CPA/CFA preferred; this is a Commercial Finance role, and not an Accounting-first role
10–15+ years of progressive FP&A experience, including leadership roles in large or multinational organizations. Strong analytical skills with deep expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, and performance management.
Experience with enterprise financial systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Power BI, Tableau).
Proven track record influencing senior executives and driving strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present complex financial insights.
Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing high-performing teams.
Experience in M&A analysis and integration is a strong advantage.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking
Business partnering
Leadership & team development
Decision support
Stakeholder management
Process improvement
Commercial acumen
Financial rigor & attention to detail
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 10-15+ years of progressive FP&A experience
- Leadership experience in large or multinational organizations
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and performance management
- Experience with enterprise financial systems and business intelligence tools
- Ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decision-making
- Excellent communication skills, including simplifying and presenting complex financial insights
- Experience developing high-performing teams
- MBA or CPA/CFA qualification
- Experience in M&A analysis and integration
What We Do
Alchemy is a professional services and consulting firm focused exclusively on helping higher-education institutions implement and optimize Workday. Its team supports the Workday Student, Human Capital Management/Payroll, Financials Management, Adaptive Planning, reporting, and technical-services portfolios, using established implementation methods and tools. Beyond deployment, Alchemy provides production support, training, update management, and ongoing optimization to help campuses realize value from their Workday environments.
