Financial planning & analysis (fp&a) manager - temp
this function is responsible for budget and forecast processes, monthly and quarterly financial reporting including variance analysis and dashboards for tag heuer and zenith brands in north america and caribbean latin america.
serves as key finance partner to internal departments and headquarters.
reporting relationships
reports to the finance director.
regularly interacts with senior leadership, members of the finance team, commercial organization and marketing team.
liaise with the hq finance team to ensure the global finance objectives and group reporting requirements are met.
this position has 1 direct report (financial analyst).
strengths for success
extensive knowledge of financial modeling, reporting, and budgeting
excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in financial analysis, reporting, and consolidation.
strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and senior leadership.
exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
flexibility to adapt to evolving business priorities and changing deadlines.
ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
proactive approach to problem-solving with a focus on continuous improvement.
experience creating and managing financial models and forecasts and understanding of financial analysis with the ability to evaluate and explain variances.
job responsibilities
essential job functions
own and manage the annual budget and financial forecast for all brands.
lead the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions and project long-term growth.
track key performance indicators (kpis) and provide actionable insights.
ensure financial objectives such as margins, growth, efficiency, productivity, roi etc. are appropriately analyzed.
manage and mentor the fp&a analyst
business partner to marketing team: (review actuals to budget with team, manage month end close process/accruals)
improve existing excel models and their functionality
partner with the accounting team for month-end close reporting, driving internal processes to maintain and improve predictability of financial results
prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports as needed to support decision-making.
provide comprehensive review and commentary on cost center findings.
support new projects by assisting in evaluating p&l and its results, developing reports, and providing post analysis
respond to finance related queries from internal departments and ensuring follow-up in a timely manner
participate in audits (internal and external).
profile
knowledge, skills & abilities
highly business minded (thorough understanding of financial statements and p&l)
must have exceptional analytical skills and possess an advanced skill level in microsoft excel
detail oriented, organized, and analytical
ability to work independently with minimal supervision
ability to multitask and adapt to a constantly changing, quick environment.
strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; experience communicating with executive level leadership on a regular basis
experience using a very hands-on approach with a positive and professional attitude.
proven ability to build financial models for budget and forecast
works well within a team as well as autonomously
education and experience
business school qualification or a master's degree in finance
minimum 5+ years' experience in fp&a
multi-brand experience
has extensive knowledge and experience with building financial models from scratch with limited oversight
comfortable managing multiple projects in fast paced setting
we are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
our company values diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws.
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