Job Summary:
The FP&A; Analyst will be responsible for data ownership, Global finance Rituals & Routines. Providing data accuracy in a timely manner, as well as insights (analysis) relevant to the data provision. This role will report to FP&A; Manager (within GCC FP&A;) that reports to the Global FP&A; function sitting in Chicago. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, positive financial acumen, an analytical mindset, and the ability to effectively communicate with and business partner with FP&A; & supply / procurement finance teams Globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- FINANCE PARTNER: Ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness for various reports produced to present business performance and outlook, including but not limited to:
- Global reporting: Monthly Performance Review (MPR), CFO Calls / Finance MPR (Forecast/ Financial Review), offsite decks
- Internal reporting: Commitment deck (“ILT”), preliminary closing views, daily / weekly sales
- Monitor, check,
and highlight key performance indicators by creating additional visibility and tracking forecast changes month to month and/or performance results vs forecast
- DATA TRANSFORMATION: Subject Matter Expert (SME) / product owner for Finance Transformation projects – guiding the creation of output, calculation logic, data source, etc.
- FP&A; FINANCIAL REPORTING: Key component in the quarter close and impairment cycle – liaising with WHQ, Global FP&A;, and controller team on data provision and audit connect
- GSST lite reconciliation: Ensure end-to-end data accuracy and integrity across all GSST processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, preference in Accounting or Finance degrees or min. 3 years’ experience in Finance (FP&A; or Operations Finance)
- Strong P&L; understanding, Cash Flow statement preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively simplify complex financial concepts.
- Strong proficiency in Microsof