Head of Business Finance, Germany

Job Description

Title                 Head of Business Finance, Germany

Department    Finance

Location          Kronberg

Reports To      CFO, Global Distribution and Client Propositions

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Business Finance team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

About your role

The purpose of this role is to partner with the Head of the German Business and other senior leaders within the region, to provide high-quality strategic and financial insights, advice and challenge, as well as to assist the CFO, Global Distribution and Client Propositions, in supporting the achievement of the strategy and goals of the business.

Key elements of the role include:

• Business partnering with the key senior members of the German Management team.  This will involve the development of a broad understanding of the Fidelity business model and a deep understanding of all aspects of asset management, especially sales, retention, product & propositions development & management, including all financial drivers.

• Building credibility through the provision of clearly presented financial information, constructive challenge and valued advice, supporting the goal of delivering real value and influence over decision making within this critical part of the business.

• Bringing together the strategic initiatives of the German and Global businesses, ensuring that they are founded in robust financial analysis.

• Delivery of business finance services to the business in Germany, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, business case construction, pricing strategy, governance and support and expense & headcount scrutiny.

• Supporting the CFO, Global Distribution and Client Proposition, in building a cohesive, empowered and motivated Business Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning the finance relationship with the Head of Germany including key stakeholders on the Leadership Team and other senior leaders within the organisations.  

• Provide financial and strategic insight, guidance and challenge to stakeholders, supporting decision making and the achievement of Germany Distribution objectives and broader strategy.

• Act as key point of contact / subject matter expert for strategic priorities and areas of focus

• Collaborate closely with Finance colleagues supporting Corporate Enablers, Investment and Operations to ensure decisions are joined up and in the wider interests of the business and FIL. 

• Lead the identification of cost savings, efficiencies and productivity enhancing opportunities. 

• Assist in the development and maintenance of a sound financial control environment.

• Drive continuous improvement of regular MI, automating and standardising with wider group MI where possible. Participate in driving and embedding AI and data-driven solutions where relevant.

About you

• Experience of the asset management and platform industry and knowledge of its financial and operational drivers.

• Able to command respect from senior stakeholders and peers, comfortable playing a part in senior management discussions.

• Ability to lead, influence, challenge, advise and offer alternative perspectives or solutions.

• Accomplished communicator, able to present and articulate information concisely and with conviction.

• Capable of identifying information requirements and reviewing, designing and improving reporting and other processes.

• Strong collaboration and team-working skills, ideally with experience of working in a matrix and international environment.

• Ability to develop and enhance the performance of team members, multi-task and prioritise under pressure

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.