Associate Manager - Finance Transaction Processing

The Corporate OPEX Deputy Manager assists in managing functional costs, including Travel & Events, Discretionary spending, and other costs (Consultants, OBS, Contractor spend, Leasing & Rental). This role involves working closely with the Corporate C&B team and the function lead in ICC. The individual will support Month-End Close, Forecasting, Reporting, and Pre-MEC work. Additionally, they will collaborate with the ICC Manager to engage with senior stakeholders, helping to identify overspending, suggest savings opportunities, and present financial insights.

• Adhere to Month-End close, Forecast, Reporting, and Pre-MEC timelines
• Download and generate spend reports by function from SAP
• Ensure report numbers reconcile with source systems
• Assist budget owners in reviewing spend and support the function owner in ICC
• Contribute to standardization and optimization efforts with Opex Manager
• Identify opportunities to improve team processes
• Collaborate with US-based FP&A teams for accurate P&L reporting
• Develop understanding of global functions financial goals to support business partnership
• Build and maintain relationships with budget owners, function heads, and ICC C&B team
• Support and align with ICC's ways of working, culture, and values

Identify any differentiating expertise required for success in the role.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (Master's degree is a plus)
• Minimum 4 years of relevant finance experience
• Solid FP&A skills with experience in forecasting and planning cycles
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new software applications
• Experience with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) is a plus
• Comfortable working across cross-functional teams with some multicultural experience
• Strong team player

Identify any differentiating behaviors, leadership skills or soft skills required for success in the role.

• Ability to work as a team player and support cross functional teams
• Strong attention to detail highly organized, with exceptional planning and time management skills
• Results-oriented, able to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Adaptable to multi-cultural environment
• Strong ability to influence and work through others to effectively navigate matrixed organization while ensuring that necessary stakeholders are informed
• Ability to handle high-volume multiple priorities under pressure and be self motivating