The Global Finance BP Analyst is additionally responsible for ensuring, within the areas of responsibility, the effective customization and maintenance of ERP and reporting tools, safeguarding data accuracy, KPI consistency, and process efficiency across the international organization. Furthermore, the analyst supports selected commercial finance related strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing commercial analytics and driving capital efficiency—particularly within the area of Accounts Receivable and Credit Management—by promoting continuously improving and consistent best-practice implementation globally, as well as performing monthly global monitoring of key Accounts Receivables KPIs. The role also contributes to the preparation and continuous improvement of the Quarterly Global Customer Credit Review Meetings, which involve active engagement with senior global management.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Consolidation of comprehensive financial planning and analysis activities across the entire CE International Commercial Operations organization, ensuring alignment with global finance standards and overall corporate strategy.
Active involvement throughout the budgeting and forecasting cycles, with global responsibility for the accurate planning of Working Capital, CapEx, and key statistical information (e.g., sales volumes, FTEs, and other operational drivers).
Preparation and oversight of consolidated monthly financial reporting and closing activities for CapEx and statisticals, including variance analysis and management commentary, to accurately translate local and regional results into a cohesive global perspective that supports transparency and strategic decision-making.
Delivery of high-quality analytical insights under tight deadlines and within a fast-paced environment, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to enhance business performance and operational efficiency.
Responsibility for ensuring the effective customization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of ERP and reporting tools to safeguard data integrity, KPI consistency, and process efficiency.
Support and coordination of strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening commercial analytics and driving capital efficiency across the enterprise.
Active contribution to the global refinement of Accounts Receivable and Credit Management processes, including ownership of performing a monthly monitoring of key Accounts Receivable KPIs and the consistent implementation of best practices and process enhancements to optimize working capital.
Contribution to the preparation and execution of the Quarterly Global Customer Credit Review Meetings, for which the team holds ownership, engaging directly with senior global management.
Collaboration with local and regional finance teams, as well as further relevant cross-functional stakeholders, to promote standardization, transparency, and drive continuous improvement in processes and reporting practices—always approaching challenges with a critical and solution-oriented mindset.