FP&A Manager

Ranpak is looking for a hands-on FP&A Manager to strengthen financial planning, performance management and business decision-making across the organisation. This is a visible finance leadership role in an international manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will combine people leadership and business partnering with direct involvement in the day-to-day FP&A work.

The role goes beyond standard reporting. You will lead the annual budget and rolling-forecast cycle, challenge performance assumptions, translate operational and financial data into clear insight, and help leadership take timely and better-informed decisions. You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial teams and other business stakeholders to improve performance across revenue, margin, cost, cash flow and profitability.

Financial planning and forecasting

• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecast and multi-year planning process, ensuring a robust, timely and well-governed planning cycle
• Challenge business assumptions, validate inputs and consolidate the financial outlook in line with overall objectives
• Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identify underlying drivers and recommend corrective actions
• Improve forecasting accuracy, planning discipline and the quality of financial data used for management decisions

Performance management and decision support

• Develop and deliver clear, insightful management reporting covering revenue, volume, price, margin, costs, cash flow, profitability and operational KPIs
• Translate financial and operational performance into practical recommendations for senior management and business stakeholders
• Lead detailed variance analysis, profitability analysis and financial modelling to support commercial, operational and investment decisions
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial teams and functional leaders to identify risks, opportunities and value-improvement initiatives

Leadership and business partnership

• Lead, coach and develop the FP&A team member(s), setting clear priorities, maintaining high standards and supporting professional growth
• Act as a trusted business partner who can constructively challenge stakeholders while building strong working relationships
• Support and influence key business decisions through structured financial insight and fact-based recommendations
• Foster a proactive, collaborative and continuous-improvement mindset across the Finance function

Process, systems and continuous improvement

• Drive standardisation and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting quality, KPI definitions and planning workflows
• Reduce planning-cycle time and improve efficiency, consistency and transparency of reports and analyses
• Ensure effective use of SAP S/4HANA, Hyperion Planning, Excel and other financial/reporting tools
• Strengthen financial controls and data governance in collaboration with the wider Finance organisation

Ranpak offers a role with visible business impact in an international, purpose-driven manufacturing organisation. You will have the opportunity to shape planning, reporting and performance management, work closely with senior stakeholders, develop a compact finance team and help improve how Finance supports the business.

Equal opportunity statement

Ranpak is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We value the unique differences of our employees and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.