CEEME FP&A Manager (m/f/x)

CEEME FP&A Manager

Location: We welcome applications from candidates across Europe — the role can be based in any European location.

Role description:

The CoE Manager is responsible for the Budgeting, Forecasting, Analysis and Management Reporting activities for designated markets. This position will work closely with the in-market finance colleagues and the CoE Sr Manager to provide finance support for the commercial business.

The Finance Center of Excellence will be responsible for the following but not limited to:

• Working with the business to develop the bottom-up budget and forecast.
• Prepare standard, ad hoc reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs) each period for the business and finance management for defined markets.
• Review financial models for solutions to manage the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure consistency.
• Provide decision support to commercial leaders in defined markets as needed.

Responsibilities:

The CoE Manager will be primarily responsible for the completion of the activities related to designated Markets which includes but is not limited to:

• Responsible for the preparation of the budget and forecast, supporting the in-market finance colleagues, and providing analysis to the business to support their strategic planning activities including analysis on revenue, pricing, profitability, investments and other relevant drivers.
• Assisting Finance Director and the CoE Sr Manager in the development of accurate and relevant drivers of quarter closing performance.
• Prepare monthly Business Review to Top Management.
• Provide insightful analysis and explanations of periodic financial results for assigned markets.
• Responsible for working closely with ZFS (financial shared services) on month-end activities and accruals.
• Responsible to perform profitability analysis including price/volume and cost analysis (including mark-up adjustment).
• Routine communication with in-market finance colleagues and COE Sr Manager relating to financial close, outstanding matters and deliverables.
• Responsible for performing ad hoc analysis, special projects and reporting to improve process efficiency and performance.
• Respond requests from other CoE colleagues and International Operations HQ Finance Team in an efficient and timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Director, CoE Sr. Manager, ZFS Shared Services and International Operations HQ Finance Team to ensure continuity of business knowledge and execution of the responsibilities related to budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field; CIMA, ACCA, CPA or MBA preferred.
• 6–8 years of experience in financial analysis, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and consolidation.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate financial insights into business actions.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; knowledge of SAP, Anaplan, Hyperion and/or Essbase preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query or Power Automate is an advantage.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to simplify complex information.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities; adaptable and able to manage change effectively.
• Collaborative, influential, and analytical mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Full time

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