Associate Manager FP&A

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

The Core FP&A department is positioned at the center of the European matrix-organization, coordinating and aligning divisions and countries to meet all reporting requirements with the right quality and within the agreed deadlines.

The tasks will include FP&A activities covering reporting of results (month-end-close and dashboard), planning and forecasting preparation, as well as, standard report update and improvements.

This role reports to the Core FP&A Manager and requires a strong partnership with the finance teams across our regions and divisions.

Responsibilities:

Financial close / Projection and Budgeting process

Assist the FP&A analyst in the coordination of the monthly, quarterly and yearly closing process including all elements that are part of it (eg. Consolidation of inputs, set up monthly review calls, accounting checks, quarterly closing schedules, commentary files, Non-GAAP reporting, Price volume impact, AR reporting)

Assist the FP&A analyst in the coordination of the projection and budgeting process including all elements that are part of it (eg. Set up of the system, preparing calendar, preparing templates and sending out guidance, tracking data loads, running rules, loading data, reviewing data)

Help ensure we hit all Corporate and divisional deadlines

Become the primary contact for Europe’s CTG team, and ensure the reporting is done in an accurate and timely manner to provide relevant visisbility to the stakeholders

Play an active role in improving processes and system flow

Act as backup for the FP&A team members during their absence

FP&A reporting

Undertake ad hoc analysis and project work as required by the business to support key decisions

Update the Core FP&A Standard reports as needed and look for automation and improvement opportunities

Assist in setting up European center of excellence for standardized reporting, including, but not limited to, maintaining and enhancing PowerBI dashboards, the cockpit report, and weekly sales trend reporting.

Coach FP&A interns on various deliverables

Communication

Effectively communicates relevant information to stakeholders

Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion

Understands how to communicate sensitive information tactfully

Cross functional focus

Strong liaison between the SSC, Country Finance teams, FP&A Europe team and Divisional Finance leaders

Be a pro-active and engaging team member of the FP&A Europe team

Capable of balancing various responsibilities

Systems

European center of excellence with regards to all systems used for FP&A owned reporting processes (Financial systems – Hyperion, TM1 forecasting, PowerBi )

Requirements:

Degree in Finance /Business Master degree preferred

Fluent spoken and written English

Excel strong skills (werPivot, PowerQuery)

Experience with PowerBi

1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in a finance function

Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively

Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment

Demonstrated ability to work across levels within the organization

Team player, ability to foster strong relationships with others

Commercial focus and Financial acumen

Computer or technical knowledge

Effective problem solving skills

Demonstrate ability to organize and develop processes & analytics tools

Preferred:

Master degree

2nd European language

Relevant work experience in a finance function preferably in a matrixed, multinational company, with complex reporting practices and with exposure to various reporting systems and an understanding of how these tie in to the business

Travel Percentage: 10%

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