Lindt &

- Sprüngli is an internationally operating group of companies and the world‘ s leading manufacturer of premium quality chocolate. Our exclusive products enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to perform a critical role by providing vision, leadership, and development of the overall corporate strategy with CEO and Leadership Team.

Financial Planning and Forecasting

- Lead and coordinate planning cycles (LE, Budget, MTP) end-to-end

- Ensure consistency, integrity and alignment of all financial assumptions

- Validate and challenge inputs from Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations

- Drive a clear financial roadmap aligned with business strategy

Financial Reporting and Performance Management and Business Insight

- Own financial reporting and performance analysis across P&L; and CAPEX (NTS, COGS, GP, OPEX, COOP)

- Own consolidated financial reporting to headquarters and management presentations

- Define and lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions

- Support CFO in communication with senior stakeholders

- Translate financial results into clear insights and actions

- Ensure proactive identification of risks and opportunities

Business sparring partner

- Integrate inputs from Commercial Finance, Operations and other functions

- Ensure alignment between topline, cost and OPEX outcomes

- Act as key interface between business and finance functions

Scenario Planning &

- Decision Support

- Lead scenario analysis and financial simulations

- Support strategic and operational decision-making





- Evaluate financial implications of key business initiatives

- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement

- Build strong analytical and business acumen within the team

Digital, Analytics &

- Automation

- Lead the evolution of finance capabilities through the adoption of analytics, digital tools and automation, enhancing data visibility, process efficiency and enabling faster, fact-based decision-making across the organization.

Governance &

- Financial Control

- Ensure strong financial governance across planning and reporting processes

- Define and enforce standards, processes and data integrity

- Safeguard a single source of truth across financial information

- Challenge inconsistencies and ensure transparency

Team Leadership &

- Capability Building

- Lead, develop and coach FP&A; team

- Define clear roles, responsibilities and ways of working

The FP&A; Head should have:

- Bachelors/Masters Degree in Industrial Engineer, Finance, Business Administration, Economist, Accounting.

- 8+ years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in FP&A; in a role in the FMCG industry

- Proficiency in English

- Office Microsoft: Advanced Excel, Power Automate, Power BI

- Automation skills desirable (Copilot Agents, Programming)

- SAP, Tagetik and BI

- Strong business acumen and commercial mindset

- Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders

- Results-driven with strong ownership mindset

- Strategic thinking with hands-on approach

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Proactive and solution-oriented

📌 FP&A – Head of Planning and Reporting (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Lindt u0026 Sprüngli
📍 Ciudad de México