FP&A Opex Analyst

Job Overview

The Financial Analyst ESG&A will regularly interact with various functional budget owners and segment leaders as well as the legal entity finance teams across the globe to support planning activities and provide analytics. The role as direct responsibility over ESG&A planning part of the INDG Shared P&L. The role will act as global process owner & coordinator for the Industrial BU (Business Unit) in some key ESG&A areas. The Financial Analyst ESG&A will regularly interact with various functional budget owners and segment leaders as well as the legal entity finance teams across the globe to support planning activities and provide analytics. The role as direct responsibility over ESG&A planning part of the INDG Shared P&L. The role will act as global process owner & coordinator for the Industrial BU (Business Unit) in some key ESG&A areas.
 

Job Responsibilities:

• Continuous direct interaction with Industrial leadership team and functional owners as critical business partner on all aspects of OPEX spend, including initiation of improvement initiatives
• Ownership of IND Shared OPEX Planning Process by ensuring an effective and transparent approach to the monthly, quarterly and yearly planning activities including timely and accurate submissions of forecast and budget.
• Is responsible for the preparation of the shared OPEX forecast/budget of  the Industrial group as well as for providing a global view of the industrial group on this areas by working collaboratively with the Sub-vertical structures, ensuring use of common processes and best practices
• Key contact for segment and corporate on OPEX-related requests and actions such as saving initiatives (incl. management of restructuring programs)
• Lead ad-hoc analytics, pro-actively identify business performance gaps as well as propose, implement and track gap closing measures
• Revise and adjust processes in light of strategic needs by leveraging TEOA-F tools
• Drive and ensure Compliance for the Industrial BU by maintaining and further developing financial guidelines and regulations
• Responsible for the Global Industrial DOA maintenance and distribution.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Educational Degree: University degree (economics or controlling preferred).
• Professional Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience in Controlling, budgeting, forecast and consolidation, preferably in an international environment
• International experience is a plus
• Ability to deliver results within compressed deadlines and ability to handle workload under pressure; flexibility during peak forecast/ closing periods
• Accurate, systematic, and independent work style
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, strong data analysis and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Business partnering mentality, experience of interacting with Senior Management
• Proficient knowledge of SAP, Hyperion (HFM – advantage and MS Office (Excel)
• CMA or ACCA is additional plus (full or in the process of qualifying)

Competencies