Job Title: FP&A for Corporate Functions
Level: Section Manager
Report to: Head of FP&A
Responsibilities:
- Support continuous improvement in effectiveness and efficiency by managing and optimizing FP&A frameworks.
- Drive the standardization of FP&A practices and guidelines across Corporate Function to ensure uniformity in financial reporting alignment with the Group's financial standards.
- Implement initiatives to improve Corporate Functions operational efficiency and drive the implementation of advanced financial systems.
- Monitor Corporate Functions performance by tracking commercial finance metrics set by the Group FP&A.
- Support the implementation of improvements and technological transformations that enhance financial control and efficiency across BU by engaging with key partners for effective communication and collaboration.
- Act as a trusted advisor for business leaders, advising Corporate Function leaders on areas of improvement and providing support to drive informed business growth and development.
- Develop a comprehensive FP&A plan's for select corporate functions, including the annual plan, budget, and forecast, ensuring alignment with Group FP&A standards
- Review budgets and financial forecasts of Corporate Function to ensure results are in line with overall strategy and long-term objectives.
- Evaluate the financial performance of Corporate Function against planned targets and KPIs, re-prioritizing initiatives based on business strategy as needed.
- Prepare internal management and business performance reports tailored to BU needs, such as variance analysis of actuals vs plan and detailed budget impact assessments on BU financials.
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of actuals and forecast submissions to LucaNet, aligning reporting standards and deadlines to support seamless financial consolidation and analysis.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of select Corporate functions, including its strategic objectives, financial drivers, and operational challenges.
- Effectively translates business goals into financial strategies, ensuring alignment between operational objectives and financial performance in collaboration with Head of FP&A.
- Capable of collaborating with business leads across functions, providing financial insights and guidance to help drive strategic decisions and achieve financial targets.
- Capable of maintaining composure and making informed, strategic decisions in high-pressure situations, including managing competing priorities and trade-offs.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills with the ability to foster collaboration and align with diverse regional teams across functions.
- Meticulous and with strong attention to detail, taking a proactive approach to identifying and resolving critical project challenges and roadblocks
- Focus on self-development with strong commitment to efficiency and automation (SAP and Power BI experience a plus)
- Strong team orientation with the ability to work effectively across departments, ensuring seamless cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared objectives
