Job Description

You will deliver high quality reporting and analysis to the sales team on financial performance, consolidating the financial results across the region and managing the analysis of key P&L drivers to support effective decision-making. You will partner with Finance and Sales leaders at all levels to help sustain business growth.
Primary Responsibilities

• Use analysis, business understanding and persuasion to support top line revenue growth in area of responsibility.
• Business Partner with designated functional teams within GEO or Region/country in financial management - including planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and operations.
• Provide advisory support to designated Business Partner in forecasting and managing spend. Ensuring that executive actions are taken to manage the functional spend in accordance with AOP targets.
• Lead the forecast timetable to get all key stakeholders aligned on expectations and timelines
• Prepare financial and management reports for Corporate HQ and Regional/Country management.
• Involved in monthly close cycle to monitor and report the financial results to ensure that accounting transaction are accurately recorded in accordance with US GAAP.
• Own monthly forecast and annual AOP process for region.
• Manage the management unit and cost Centre structure in Oracle to ensure that systems support the data requirements behind reporting
• Analysis on Sales Rep/Business Performance
• Own project work including delivery of new planning system
• Build out reporting capabilities and advanced analytical capabilities
• Drive improved transparency and accountability over P&L dynamics, with a robust framework for ongoing analysis.
• Handling and supporting internal audits and external auditors where applicable.
• Support FP&A Director in other ad hoc requests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA), BA/BSc 2:1 or above (or equivalent), and strong academic record
• Experience with analysis, forecasting, and management reporting with experience in streamlining processes
• Advanced excel modelling skills with experience of handling large and complex data sets
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting financial information and providing insight in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and influencing skills (both written and verbal)
• Professional "can do" work ethic, with the ability to handle several conflicting tasks. A no excuses attitude with ability to create success
• Great presentation skills and experience of PowerPoint