Overview
The Corporate OPEX 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 that is already operating out of ICC. He will be responsible to ensure that Month-End Close, Forecast, Reporting & Pre MEC work is managed efficiently for his respective function. He will also lead 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
- Work closely with budget owners to challenge the spend
- Manage booking of accruals in case service has been delivered
- Presenting financials to leadership in large forums
- Make recommendations on the budgets allocated to the respective functions
- Support standardization and optimization, working with Opex Manager as needed
- 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
- Support transformation agenda through enhancements around planning, forecasting, and reporting of costs across all functions
- Provide financial updates to budget owners each period, highlighting and investigating significant variances to plan/forecast
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 8 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
- Objective financial advisor with strong ability to manage core Planning Processes
- Ability to evaluate macro-economic changes and its impact on the business environment
- 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
- Service profile
- Continuous improvement mentality
- Ability to handle high-volume multiple priorities under pressure and be self motivating
