Role PurposeTo manage, report and review monthly Opex and Capex for key stakeholders within reporting deadlinesTo coordinate the implementation of the assigned FP&A task related to VB Opex/Capex determined by higher management levels and the realization of the operative program within the organizational unit, directing team of independently working employeesReview of assigned work from team members and ensuing adherence to control and compliance frameworkKey accountabilities and decision ownershipEngage and leads the team to effectively reach the operational targets• Build relationships with stakeholders and acts as first point of escalation• Set controls and drive process improvements to maximise efficiency• Manage team of apprx 6-7 employees as individual contributors • Manage performance of team, set targets, evaluate results• Foster collaboration in the team and with teams in LM FP&AKey Job DescriptionCo-ordinate the month end Opex process for the Central Opex teamProduction of Management Information packs and key reports for senior management and the business including in depth analysis and commentary on monthly performance.Production of forecasts,budgets including engagement with Finance PartnersEnsure quality standards are met and maintained throughout the department through continuous education and promotion of best practice.Act as Subject Matter Expert within the Opex CoE for some Central responsibilitiesEnsure integrity of accounting, to continually develop process and support business performance where possible.Support in delivering finance change and continuous improvement projects as well as ad hoc project supportResponsible for developing insightful and accurate management and financial information to key stakeholders to support business decision making and cost managementAbility to deal with large volumes of data from multiple sources, work to tight deadlines and be organised in independently managing multiple deliverables and stakeholders.Proactive in approach and able to communicate at all levels, an excellent problem solver, analytical and demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.Communicate effectively with team members to set targets and evaluate results with end objective of achieving targets.Maintain collaborative working relationships with immediate team, business finance, LM FP&A teams.Be proactive to drive continuous process improvement to create further efficiencies within the role in order to meet challenging objectivesBe proactive in coming up with ideas that can help implement improvements to processes cross functionally and or within own role area.Proactively seeking and investigating systems and process improvementsCore competencies, knowledge and experience:Highly flexible and able to cope with changing demandsGood communication skills with ability to influence members of the wider FP&A teamAbility to prioritise multiple deliverablesHighly organised with good time management and attention to detailPersonal drive to see tasks through to completionAbility to motivate teamAbility to work across peer group in multiple teams,locationsProfessional/technical skillsCA , CIMA,MBA with minimum 8-12 years of experience preferredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalMust ideally have team management skill of minimum 3 yearsComputer skills Word and advanced Excel, SAP,S4 Hana knowledge mustOutstanding analytical and problem solving skillsIndependency at work with a self-starter, proactive attitude with accuracy, attention to detailExperience in a Shared Services environment is an advantageAble to work in within tight deadlines and stressful environment
