Purpose of the Role:
To lead the end-to-end financial management of the Information Technology (IT) Fee programs (€400M annually) across the global organization and oversee the IST workforce control (1000 Headcounts). The role also includes supporting Digital Services (DS) reporting and managing one financial analyst responsible for regional cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
1. IT Fee Program Management (Global Scope €400M)
- Maintain the IT fee database and ensure accurate monthly updates.
- Perform forecasting and budgeting of IT fees.
- Analyze and explain monthly fee variations in collaboration with the IT IAM team.
- Calculate IT fee allocations and invoicing for Business Units (RUs).
- Manage recharges and accruals with GFC (Global Finance Centre).
- Validate GFC entries in Teranga (internal system).
- Act as a key contact for RUs on IT fee bookings and related inquiries.
- Interface with the Tax team for compliance and reporting.
- Support DS Finance in analyzing and optimizing IT fees.
2. IST Workforce Control (1000 HCs)
- Review monthly IST headcounts and ensure alignment with Census data.
- Generate headcount reports and support forecast and budget preparation.
- Collaborate with HR on HC planning and reconciliation.
3. Financial Reporting & Support
- Assist in producing reports for:
- Monthly Business Reviews (MBR)
- DS Decks and Dashboards
- Department Performance (DP) Reports
- Partner closely with HQ Finance, DS Controlling, and Regional Controllers.
4. Team Leadership
- Manage and support one Financial Analyst handling regional costs.
- Provide guidance under the leadership of the IST Financial Controller – Head of Run.
Key Interfaces:
- Internal: IST Business Partners, DS Finance & HR Teams, HQ Finance, Tax, Regional Controllers
- External: Auditors, Vendors
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Education:
- Mandatory: Master's degree in Finance / CA / CMA
- Desirable: Additional specialization in Corporate Finance or FP&A
Experience:
- Mandatory:
- 8–10 years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Controlling
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Experience with global financial processes and systems
- Desirable:
- SAP ERP and reporting tools
- Strong command of Excel
Competencies:
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to simplify complexity
- Excellent multitasking and time management under pressure
- Clear business acumen and KPI awareness
- Innovation-driven with leadership in process improvement
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills
- Comfortable working in a matrixed, multicultural environment
- Team-oriented with high integrity, honesty, and a proactive attitude
