Role Description Statement
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making in close alignment with the local controllers. Leveraging advanced data analytics and insights, the FP&A Controller role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information.
Key Responsibilities (High Level)
- Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget, providing accurate data and analysis
- Assist in refreshing predictive financial forecasts periodically, ensuring accuracy and relevance
- Help in conducting profitability and performance reporting, providing essential data for decision-making
- Contribute to plan analytics and risk management, assisting in the continuous improvement of financial planning and analysis processes
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business recommendations, under the guidance of senior team members
- Support collections reporting and analytics, ensuring accurate and timely information is available for decision-making
- Provide comprehensive reporting and analytics on procurement activities, aiding informed purchasing decisions
- Help oversee period end close processes, generating accurate and insightful financial reports and analytics
- Assist in period end closing and related analytics, ensuring thorough financial tracking and reporting for projects
- Help oversee CAPEX planning, forecasting, investment strategy, period-end close activities, and reporting
- Support the adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in all financial reporting and processes. Ensure internal controls are in place for the processes performed by this role
- Comply with relevant QESH regulations
Education and experience
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles
- Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is a plus
Critical success factors
- Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting, advanced skills in data analytics and financial software
- Strong understanding of global financial processes and standards
- Strong financial acumen
- Excellent communication skills for delivering key insights to leadership
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders
Technical & language skills
- Experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus
- Understanding of integrated ERP systems is a plus
- Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
- Proficiency in English
Interfaces with
- Business Controllers
- Finance Business Partners
- Group Controlling
