Senior Manager - Finance

Overview

To lead the financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support for EMEA S&T (Deployment), ensuring alignment with OU, Regional, and Global priorities. The role provides forward-looking financial insights, robust analytics, and governance to drive optimal resource allocation, investment decisions, and sustainable value creation, while maintaining strong financial control and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Support AOP, rolling forecast, and Strategic Plan (PSP) processes through data preparation, analysis, and consolidation.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support planning activities.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.
• Financial Performance Management
• Prepare monthly actuals reporting, variance analysis, and tracking against AOP and forecasts.
• Generate insights and support development of financial commentary for management reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of TM1 reporting in compliance with requirements.
• Business Partnership & Support
• Provide analytical support to S&T (Deployment) leadership and finance stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of presentations and reports for leadership and governance forums.
• Support ad-hoc financial analyses and business cases.
• Controls, Governance & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, supporting accurate booking of expenses and cost allocation.
• Assist in month-end close activities and data validation.
• Investment, Capex & Productivity
• Support OU S&T capex tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist in OU S&T financial evaluation of projects and investment proposals.
• Contribute to cost analysis, benchmarking, and productivity initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications

Professional Experience

• 5–10+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting
• Experience supporting planning cycles (AOP, forecasts) and financial reporting
• Exposure to business partnering or cross-functional collaboration
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., TM1, SAP, or similar tools)
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, reporting)
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus
  
  

Analytical & Business Skills

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Good understanding of financial processes and controls
  
  

Core Competencies

• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment
  
  

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
• Progress toward a professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is preferred