FP&A Controller

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We're looking for an FP&A Controller.

Objective of the role (Why) 

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for Ayvens Central Finance Mission Statement which is to both being a financial guardian and a strategic partner to the business. This activity covers: (i) dashboards modelling, statutory and SG reporting of management and financial performance, (ii) “value capture”, (iii) IT tools integration management, (iv) teams coordination and leadership. 

• FP&A is key in planning, anticipating, executing, managing and adapting the financial trajectory. Thanks to its reporting and analysis, it contributes to decision-making by the top management.  

• FP&A is instrumental in the communication across the group, in both directions between top management and countries, either through regional FDs or directly. It is also a pivot between the accounting and regulatory reporting, tax, capital, risk, HR teams. By nature, it drives the financial management of all departments of the holding, on top of the countries.  

• It develops management standards and reporting tools to smooth the financial process and drives the financial calendar to optimize the workload in financial teams.  

• As a consequence, FP&A is a key contributor to all projects and strategic initiatives. As such, it participates to all strategic works with the shareholder Societe Generale.  

Areas of responsibilities (What) 

Performance reporting and performance analysis (business reviews): 

• Perform monthly performance analysis by analysing, investigating, and challenging the results of various operating entities and the variances vs. the objectives, providing meaningful commentary. This includes supporting select countries with their questions / requests to ensure accurate and on-time reporting.  

• Produce accurate financial and business reports to various business teams (insurance, RMT, remarketing, commerce, procurement, HR) as well as country / regional management teams (maintain existing models, update where needed). 
  Reporting by FP&A is the single source of truth used by management for business review and decision making 

• Own the process and content for preparing the monthly reporting / performance management decks for operational entities (i.e. preparing insightful reports, preparing slides, make changes where necessary) 

Forecasting / budgeting, financial modelling, and strategic projects: 

• Perform or support various deep-dives / ad-hoc studies, including producing clear presentations to summarize and present the outcome and recommendations to steer towards achieving Ayven’s key objectives.  

• Actively contribute and support the forecast and Budget process i.e. act as key point of contact for select countries supporting with any requests / questions, gather and analyze data, support in process management, and reporting the outcome 

• Actively contribute and support in projects (e.g. development of rolling forecast, financial system / dashboarding projects) 

Competencies (How) 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Proactive, curious and eager to learn 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and meet tight deadlines with high quality, accurate output  

• Solid experience with an understanding of financial statements, financial analysis, month-end review and variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes 

• Good interpersonal skills, team player 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills