Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced business manager to lead European FP&A efforts as part of our global FP&A team.
This role will leverage the systems and data of our FP&A function based in the US and will build on existing cost allocation/tracking processes and MI reporting to support strategic decision making for Susquehanna's European business.
This role will be the primary contact for European cost transparency, partnering closely with domain experts and the broader FP&A team to support European senior management.
Role requires provision of insights beyond just reporting numbers, helping management address matters proactively.
This role will give you the opportunity to gain exposure to our trading operations and work closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced trading environment.
You will possess technical expertise as well as a proactive mindset, someone who enjoys problem solving, learning new things and finding better ways of working.
Major activities and responsibilities
Leverage and enhance existing cost reporting and analysis, ensuring transparency, consistency, and alignment with business strategy
Define cost drivers and allocation principles across trading desks, strategies, and support functions
Develop variance analytics against budget.
Own the ongoing maintenance and evolution of cost reporting and analysis as the business grows and changes
Leverage and enhance existing MI reporting for senior management to deliver high quality reports, including:
Cost performance vs budget
Cost-to-income and cost efficiency metrics by desk/strategy
Trend analysis and forward-looking insight
Develop clear, decision-oriented reporting packs suitable for senior management
Ensure MI is scalable and aligned with broader FP&A reporting approaches, automated where possible, and fit for a high-growth, high-complexity environment.
Lead the annual budget process for the European business, in alignment with global planning processes and timelines
Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across SIG.
Work closely with the broader FP&A team to align methodologies, reporting standards, and governance.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholder
Establish governance around cost attribution, data quality, and reporting standards.
Partner with Technology and Operations to improve underlying data flows and systems.
Identify opportunities to enhance cost discipline and operational efficiency
Support strategic initiatives, desk-level reviews, and decision making through detailed cost analysis.
Respond to ad hoc requests from senior management with tight turnaround times.
What we're looking for
Accounting or Finance Qualification ( ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
4 + years experience in FP&A or similar analytical/reporting role, preferably within financial services.
Demonstrable experience building MI reporting or cost frameworks from scratch rather than inheriting an established process.
Advanced excel skills and strong data manipulation capability as well as experience with analytical tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL.
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
Clear communicator able to simplify complex financial concepts
Proactive, self-starting, and resilient in a fast-paced environment
Ability to take ownership of processes including introducing automation and other workflow improvements.
Periodic travel to our headquarters in the US may be required
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna is a global quantitative trading firm powered by scientific rigor, curiosity, and innovation.
Our culture is intellectually driven and highly collaborative, bringing together researchers, engineers, and traders to design and deploy impactful strategies in our systematic trading environment.
To meet the unique challenges of global markets, Susquehanna applies machine learning and advanced quantitative research to vast datasets in order to uncover actionable insights and build effective strategies.
By uniting deep market expertise with cutting-edge technology, we excel in solving complex problems and pushing boundaries together.
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