Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
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
