Head of FP&A, Submer
Office located in Rubí, Barcelona
Cooling & automation for data centers
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Cooling & automation for data centers
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Rubí, Barcelona
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create sustainable, efficient, and planet-friendly data centers and other energy-intense environments.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a candidate who has strong experience working in manufacturing environments and has successfully built FP&A functions from the ground up in modern, data-driven organizations
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A roles Strong experience in manufacturing environments (required)
- Proven track record of building FP&A functions from scratch, including the development of planning models, budgeting systems, and financial reporting tools
- Experience working in modern, data-driven organizations that leverage automation, financial modeling tools (e.g., Abacum, Pigment, Anaplan, etc.), and real-time data analytics
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and experience in managing complex, cross-functional budgets
- Global experience or working within organizations with operations in North America and Europe is a plus
- Ability to align financial planning processes with overall business strategy
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills
- Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change in a high-growth environment
- Advanced knowledge of financial modeling tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), with a focus on automation and efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred. Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or CIMA are highly desirable
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) profile to lead and establish the FP&A function in a dynamic and growing manufacturing company with a global presence across North America and Europe
- As the Head of FP&A, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing insightful financial analysis, and driving strategic initiatives that support growth and operational efficiency
- This is a high-impact role, working closely with senior leadership, especially the CFO and business unit leaders, to guide decision-making through data-driven financial insights
- FP&A Strategy and Leadership Develop and lead the FP&A function, including creating a vision, establishing frameworks, and implementing best practices for the financial planning processes
- Collaborate with senior management and the finance team to drive strategic financial decision-making
- Partner with key stakeholders in the manufacturing operations, sales, and supply chain functions to integrate financial planning with business objectives
- Lead the design and execution of a financial forecasting model that aligns with company goals, long-term planning, and operational realities in the manufacturing industry
- Financial Planning & Budgeting Oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic plan and business goals
- Build rolling forecast processes to adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics
- Partner with operations and production teams to align manufacturing costs, capital expenditures, and operational performance metrics with financial targets
- Develop variance analysis reports, identify key performance drivers, and communicate financial performance to senior leadership
- Financial Analysis & Reporting Deliver in-depth financial analysis to assess business performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
- Lead monthly and quarterly reporting processes, including variance analysis, KPI tracking, and performance against targets
- Provide detailed financial models and scenario analysis to assess potential risks and opportunities
- Monitor market and industry trends to evaluate their financial impact on the company, particularly in manufacturing and supply chain costs
- Building and Managing FP&A Infrastructure Design and implement financial planning tools and systems to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Build data-driven, automated financial models that can scale with the organization as it grows
- Implement modern FP&A processes leveraging cloud-based software (e.g. , Anaplan, Adaptive Insights) and streamline reporting workflows for efficiency and accuracy
- Develop and mentor a growing FP&A team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 5
- Strategic Initiatives & Business Partnering Work closely with business unit leaders to evaluate strategic initiatives, M&A opportunities, and capital investment decisions
- Provide financial leadership for long-term capital projects, working capital management, and manufacturing expansion
- Serve as a strategic partner to operations, finance, and executive teams in decision-making processes around profitability, cost optimization, and operational improvements
- Support strategic projects, including cost reduction initiatives, pricing strategies, and profitability improvement measures across the business
Application process
- Contact: Teresa, Global Talent Acquisition Manager & HR BP – People
Our take
Developments in the AI sector have increased the strain on data centres and chips, generating more heat from their processes than ever before. Cooling methods using air and water are not keeping pace with the amount of energy needed to support AI. Submer is on a mission to build data centres and processing plants that are as sustainable as they are efficient.
Submer’s eco-friendly product for data centres and chip processing is built from a coolant of non-flammable, biodegradable and synthetic liquid that physically acts in the same way as water. The racks for servers are stored and operate from within a smart container which further lessens the heat produced by data centres. Submer’s range of products even allows for the coolant to be reused via a heat exchanger.
It’s an inspired solution for an increasingly pressing problem. Data centres are going nowhere, yet the vital need for greener energy solutions puts pressure on these industries. It’s unsurprising then that Submer has raised considerable funding that is being channelled into the expansion of its product. Server component manufacturers are even beginning to build their products to be compatible with Submer’s, indicating the eagerness with which the industry is welcoming the solution.
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2024
$55.5m
SERIES C
Jan 2022
$34m
SERIES B
Total funding: $109.5m
Company HQ
Rubí, Spain
Leadership
Patrick Smets
(CEO)Former COO of the company. Was previously an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, CEO at GEM One and worked for Belgian Defence.
Daniel Pope
(Co-Founder & CTO)Previously Director of Architecture and Integration EMEA at Ingram Micro Cloud and Principal Solution Architect at Odin. Was also Senior Solution Architect at Parallels and was a CEO and CTO at Datahouse Internet.
Pol Valls Soler
(Co-Founder & CFO)Previously CPO at FXStreet, Workshop Professor and Key Account Manager at La Salle Technova Barcelona and was Co-Founder at Joiner.
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