Head of Financial Planning, Advanced Analytics & AI

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BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

At BBVA we are leading the transformation of banking worldwide, united in pursuing our goal of supporting your drive to go further. Firmly focused on the future, our on-going digital transformation is already producing disruptive innovations that power our vision of banking. Building on 160 years of history we know the importance of constant development, which is why we place so much confidence in the collaborative working environment that enables our people to grow and excel.

For over 50 years, BBVA in Switzerland has been helping clients manage their wealth with a global outlook, Swiss precision, and a philosophy that blends tradition with innovation. From Zurich to the world, we provide tailored solutions for those who value both strategy and trust.

Yet, our greatest strength lies in our people: an international, diverse, and highly skilled team that combines financial expertise with a digital mindset and innovative spirit. Continuous learning, cross-cultural collaboration, and career growth that makes a real impact in our clients’ lives drive everything we do, shaping both the way we work and the opportunities we create for our team.

Joining BBVA in Switzerland means being part of a global bank, working on pioneering projects in private and digital banking, and growing within a culture that listens, evolves, and strives to make a difference.

BBVA is a Spanish bank with its Swiss offices located in Zürich.

About the job:

Functions (duties and responsibilities):

• Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning, contributing to the bank's decision-making and value creation.
• Analyze financial and business data to generate actionable insights and support executive decision-making.
• Drive root-cause, profitability and value-added analyses to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and assess business performance against strategic and financial objectives, proposing corrective actions where required.
• Lead peer benchmarking and market intelligence analyses to identify trends, opportunities and competitive positioning.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of financial results, forecasts and strategic recommendations for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency and governance of financial and management information across the organization.            
• Develop and enhance management reporting, performance dashboards and analytical frameworks to support data-driven decision-making.
• Promote the adoption of advanced analytics, automation and AI capabilities within the Finance function to improve forecasting, reporting and business insights.

Your profile:

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economic or a related field.
• Significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controlling, Business Performance Management or related finance functions.
• Experience leading strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processes within complex organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into business insights and actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of advanced analytics, data-driven decision-making and AI applications in finance is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of financial performance drivers, profitability analysis and business intelligence frameworks.
• Excellent attention to detail, data quality and information governance.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience interacting with senior executives and decision-makers.
•  Fluent in English and Spanish.

Skills:

Análisis avanzado, Colaboración, Control financiero, Elaboración de presupuesto, Financial Planning, Finanzas, Idioma español, Idioma inglés, Perspectivas de negocios, Resolución de problemas, Toma de decisiones, Toma de decisiones basadas en datos