Works cross-functionally with business partners to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning and target setting for the international infrastructure and applications business
The position requires strong analytical problem solving, business process improvement, and overall strong thought leadership.
Partner with regions, business units, business partners and company corporate to assist in developing, analyzing and validating new business opportunities.
Produce and present functional and product financials (P&L, BS, Cash flow), from current performance to future forecasts, including tracking against product investment business cases
Manage regular reforecasts and build long range plans and annual budgets, developing and managing forecasting processes with the business to deliver to corporate finance requirements and timelines
Support board and corporate presentations through development of long-range plans and business analyses
Work with Business Owners, Account Managers and Global stakeholders in support of timely and accurate preparation of financial models and Business Case modelling and support
Proactively drive strategy and process improvements
Provide financial and commercial analysis to other teams including Operations & Technology finance, Product & Engineering Finance, Controllership and GBSC shared services
Develop and manage strong business partner relationships with respect to inquiries, reporting and ad hoc requests
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Relevant qualification in finance, business, accounting with professional membership
Good understanding of analysis, reporting, forecasting and budgeting
The role requires understanding different business approaches, financial models and requires excellent team integration and support capability
Capability to provide a balanced perspective from both a customer/Account Manager perspective and a finance organization perspective
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
Highly proficient using MS Excel. Experience in using Oracle, Hyperion and/or SmartView would be beneficiary
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy and to manage multiple activities in a condensed timeframe
Highly organized, strong data management and analysis skills
Fast learner and able to link diverse sources of information to understand business trends including the ability to handle confidential information and materials
Team oriented with the ability to communicate effectively and develop solid working relationships across multiple levels (including executive level)