The **FP&A Team Lead** manages the daily transactional operations of FP&A (sub-) processes to deliver services that meet Service Level Agreements and customer expectations, improves operational effectiveness and efficiency, leads the process of solving operational issues and drives people management and development. **Responsibilities:** + Hold responsibility for timely and correct execution of ongoing transactions of respective (sub-) process (i.e. reporting, cost allocation) + Accountable for consistent and ongoing application of rules, guidelines and policies set by Global Finance and Global Finance Governance + Monitor ongoing execution of (sub-)process in accordance with global process design + Support the FP&A process design and the management of change requests (e.g. by Local Finance) + Accountable that SLAs are met (incl. regular performance reporting to internal clients) + Manage resolution process of issues raised within (sub-) process area and align topics with relevant stakeholders **Performance Management and Leadership:** + Support and manage implementation of continuous improvement measures (incl. automation, process streamlining, participation in group-wide solution projects) + Contribute to achieve operational efficiency targets and realization of aligned business requests + Lead SSC FP&A team members to ensure staff performance, motivation and development (incl. ongoing coaching and appraisals) + Support functional on-boarding of new team members **Reporting:** + Preparation of management reporting, incl. data gathering, validation and consistency checks (incl. monthly, quarterly and year-end performance reporting, sales reporting, cost reporting, functional reporting) + Provision of management commentary for reports in scope + Review and validation of management reports; liaise with Local Finance for additional input and stakeholder reviews + Coordinate and monitor Controlling-related month-end activities (incl. allocations and settlements) + Support of annual budgeting process (incl. gathering of historical information) + Support CO-related data management + FP&A-related project activities **Our requirements:** + Undergraduate university degree, preferably in Finance / Controlling / Business Administration; Postgraduate university degree is a plus + 7+ years of experience in a relevant area (esp. FP&A), thereof 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory role in the relevant (sub-)process area and an overall good Finance knowledge + 3+ years of proven track record in a shared services environment + Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages will be a plus) + Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines + A high level of numerical and analytical skills + Strong problem solving and organizational skills + Strong communication and customer service orientation + Industry experience + Proven experience in a multi-state, multiple legal entity environment preferred + In-depth knowledge of governance, standard mgmt. reporting & planning processes + Flexibility - Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs. + Customer Focus - Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs. + Initiative - Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive business outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision. + Resource Management - Able to control one’s own time and time of direct reports; prepare budgets and spend money wisely; ensure that people have needed equipment; identify and fulfill staffing needs. + Continuous Learning - Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity and set and monitor self-development goals.