Consolidate and analyze financial data from the local business, to foster accurate and easy to understand reporting, and to support strategic decision-making processes by business leaders. 

The Role

Provide insights to the country business finance leaders based on robust financial analysis, planning and forecasting.  Deliver analysis for decision-making, either to country business finance or directly to the business. Support cluster Business Finance lead in most cases; in addition, part of the leadership team of smaller businesses (countries or lines of businesses) Conduct market research and analyzing trends to identify growth opportunities and areas for improvement. Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement business plans. Develop and maintain open communication and business relationships with peers, clients, and other stakeholders. Support the execution of transformation projects (Future of Finance) and initiatives. Monitor progress on projects impacting the business and report variances (cost, schedule, function, etc.) to relevant leadership Guide country finance teams in the execution of robust monthly and quarterly end close processes and financial reviews from both a controllership and FP&A area of responsibility. Drive the development of the monthly country/business forecasts and annual plan with identification of associated risks and opportunities. Execute a strong internal control environment and close process within the segment/region; key areas include controls over revenue recognition, sales accounting, contract management, partner relations and financial reporting processes. Partner with the cross functional Finance teams (GPOs) to address financial operational improvements in various end-to-end Finance processes. Foster simplification and transformation initiatives. 

The Requirements

Educated to degree level standard.Business Finance / FP&A expertise.High analytical skills. A very good level of English speaking, writing, and reading is required.At least 2 years’ experience in similar position.Proven interpersonal skills, to include communication and negotiation with peers and top business executives.Self-motivated and ability to work on her own and to comply with tight timeframes.Strong problem-solving skills.Experience working with different countries and cultures is an advantage

Equal Opportunity Employer