Job Overview
This role is responsible for business partnering across various corporate functions such as Media, Distribution, and Architecture. Key responsibilities include timely and accurate budget and forecast preparation, cost management improvements, stakeholder engagement, ROI analysis, and providing financial insights to support business and financial objectives. This position involves close collaboration with local and global finance teams, including FP&A colleagues working across business divisions.
Key Responsibilities
Business Facilitation (50%)
- Leverage a deep understanding of the business from a corporate function perspective to provide financial analysis and insights aimed at driving continuous improvement.
- Identify challenges within departments and collaborate cross-functionally to implement long-term solutions.
- Facilitate business decision-making by leading discussions between business and finance teams proactively.
- Align stakeholder expectations by effectively communicating and engaging with relevant parties.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses on critical topics like vendor selection, inventory management, and cost analysis.
- Lead global projects, including implementing new financial systems for cash flow management and optimizing processes.
Budget Cycle Management (30%)
- Lead budget and forecast cycles for all corporate functions by collaborating effectively with department business partners.
- Ensure timely and accurate budget and forecast submissions through financial systems, meetings, and planning templates.
- Prepare management presentations and present financial insights to both local and global stakeholders.
- Coordinate headcount planning with HR and report to global teams using the reporting system.
- Drive continuous process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of budgeting and forecasting.
Reporting (20%)
- Respond to inquiries regarding corporate function expenses and collaborate with the accounting team to ensure proper recording.
- Prepare and share monthly actual expense reports with budget owners, ensuring timely follow-up on any exceptions.
Reporting Structure
- Reports directly to the FP&A Director
- No direct reports