Financial planning and analysis role
we are seeking a highly skilled financial planning and analysis professional to join our team.
the ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the completion, forecast, and analysis of company performance at a business line and legal entity level or plant level. They will also initiate and support company level projects and manage tasks independently.
* ensure comprehensive, high-level reports and analysis, key components of the p&l.
* manage p&l models, with a full understanding of financial systems.
* ensure quality and timeliness for dedicated responsibility areas.
* prepare and lead annual fixed-cost operating budgets.
* work closely with business line controllers/plant leaders to proactively analyze costs and provide recommendations to senior management.
* establish and maintain good networks with key customers, stakeholders, including fp&a teams, senior management, and cost center owners.
* lead and own global and local fp&a change projects and process/system development.
* create and maintain departmental policies, training documents, and performance metrics.
* manage environments of process improvement and productivity.
required skills and qualifications
* 4+ years' experience in financial controlling.
* expert customer focus and software skills - ms excel and sap experience.
* understanding of finance and accounting operations (especially cca, sales, cos) & internal accounting controls.
* effective communication and presentation skills with all levels of management.
* ability to effectively manage and own change, projects, and work in an international environment.
* ability to engage and motivate teams and delegate leaders to challenge themselves, meeting or exceeding business objectives.
* detail-oriented, strong analytical skills, comprehensive understanding of financial issues.