Overview
The Corporate OPEX Deputy Manager is responsible to lead and manage functional costs that include Travel & Events, Discretionary and all other costs (Consultant, OBS, Contractor spend, Leasing & Rental) etc. This individual will be responsible to work closely with the Coroprate C&B team and with the function lead in ICC. He will be responsible to support Month-End Close, Forecast, Reporting & Pre MEC work. He will also partner wth ICC Manager in discussions with senior stakeholders to challenge overspend, make recommendations on savings and present financials with meaningful insights.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to monthly timelines of Month-End close, Forecast, Reporting & Pre -MEC work
- Download reports from SAP and generate spend reports by function
- Ensure that the numbers in reports are reconciling with source systems
- Work closely with budget owners to challenge the spend, whilst supporting the function owner in ICC
- Support standardization and optimization, working with Opex Manager
- Improve the ways of working across the team by identifying opportunities
- Partner closely with US-based FP&A teams to ensure accurate P&L reporting and adherence to processes
- Develop an understanding of different global functions financial objectives to effectively play a key role as a business partner
- Create and maintain relationships with budget owners, function heads, ICC C&B team ensuring a business partner relationship with all of them
- Promote and adhere to ICC ways of working, culture and values
Qualifications
Key Skills/Experience Required
Identify any differentiating expertise required for success in the role.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with strong preference for Masters degree
- Min 6 years of relevant finance experience
- Strong FP&A skills and experience of forecasting and planning cycles
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
- IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) experience highly preferred
- Skilled at collaborating across cross-functional teams and with a multicultural experience
- Should be a good team player
Differentiating Competencies Required
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
