Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, Parameta Solutions (New York) - CFA Institute : Job Details

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions. The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world's leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform. The Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,300 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world's most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist. About Parameta Solutions: Parameta Solutions is the Data & Analytics division of TP ICAP Group. The business provides clients with unbiased OTC content and proprietary data, in-depth insights across price discovery, risk management, benchmark and indices, and pre and post-trade analytics. Its post-trade solutions offering helps market participants control their counterparty and regulatory risks through a growing range of tools that manage balance-sheet exposure, as well as compression and optimisation services. The Data & Analytics division includes the following brands: Tullett Prebon Information, PVM Data Services, ICAP Information and Burton-Taylor Consulting. Role Overview: As the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) you will lead the financial forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning processes across the company. The Head of FP&A will provide critical insights and analytics to support decision-making and drive business performance. This role is central to ensuring financial transparency and delivering actionable financial intelligence to the CFO, executive leadership, and operational teams. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical and collaborative leader, able to provide both strategic and operational financial guidance to help shape the company's growth trajectory. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and strategic finance leader to make a significant impact at a leading data and analytics company. The Head of FP&A will play a critical role in shaping the financial direction of Parameta Solutions, providing key insights that will drive business performance and growth. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, influence strategic decisions, and build a world-class financial planning function in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the development of financial targets, expense management, and resource allocation. Ensure alignment with the company's strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Oversee the development of periodic financial forecasts, including revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow projections. Identify risks and opportunities in the forecasts and provide recommendations to mitigate risks or capitalise on growth opportunities.
• Deliver in-depth financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership, focusing on key financial metrics, variance analysis, and trends. Use data-driven insights to help guide business strategy and drive financial performance.
• Partner with functional leaders across the organisation to provide financial insights that support business decisions, including product development, market expansion, and capital investments.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor business performance. Provide actionable insights to help the leadership team understand financial trends and improve overall business performance.
• Conduct scenario analyses and stress testing to evaluate the financial impact of potential business decisions or external factors, such as market shifts or regulatory changes.
• Provide financial modelling and analysis for potential mergers, acquisitions, or other strategic investments. Collaborate with the CFO and corporate development teams on due diligence and integration planning.
• Support the preparation of financial reports for executive management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in financial communication.
• Work closely with the CFO and treasury teams to assess capital allocation decisions, evaluate return on investment (ROI), and optimise the company's capital structure.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration. Mentor team members to enhance their technical and strategic skills.
• Drive continuous improvement in the financial planning processes by leveraging technology, streamlining workflows, and implementing best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. An MBA or CFA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience, including leadership roles within FP&A in a fast-paced, dynamic organisation.
• Proven ability to provide strategic financial insights, with a deep understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Highly skilled in financial analysis and using data to guide decision-making. Strong command of Excel and financial modelling tools.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion, Onestream). Familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with experience managing and developing high-performing teams. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with senior leaders and operational teams.
• Ability to present complex financial data in a clear and concise manner to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong track record of working closely with functional teams to provide financial insights and support data-driven decision-making.

• Experience working in a publicly traded company with knowledge of regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and financial modeling.
• Experience leveraging technology to improve financial processes and reporting capabilities, including experience with automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Understanding of capital markets, treasury functions, and capital allocation strategies is an advantage.

• Functional Head / 9

• USD 250,000 - 280,000