As Regional Business Partner FP&A Director you oversee EMEA financial planning and analysis processes and lead the EMEA Commercial FP&A team while partnering closely with the Segment SVP, Corporate & Regional Controllers, Business Unit leaders and the other global FP&A teams.
An exciting opportunity focused on driving business performance through process improvement, harmonization and standardization while leading and developing an international team through effective change management.
What will you do?
- Oversee the team responsible for all Commercial financial planning and analysis activities, driving data driven Business decisions
- Continue to evolve the FP&A team, including team structure, assessing team’s skills and financial tools, enhancing the business partner model between Commercial and Finance
- Provide timely analysis and prepared insights to Commercial Leader in order to best position the Business team for future performance enhancement and overall decision making
- Oversee development, implementation and on-going preparation of action oriented financial analysis, leading to improved financial performance of the Segment – Full P&L performance of the segment
- Lead commentary and analytics over monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
- Lead the Segment annual budget and quarterly forecast including relevant financial analysis around Segment P&L performance, including sales and margins, plus make recommendations for improvement
- Partner closely with the other FP&A Financial Leaders to ensure direct linkage between departments, and consistent support across all functions
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting process for Segment performance, which culminates in comprehensive quarterly meetings with CEO/CFO describing in-depth performance KPI’s by product lines / regions (or inter-function departments). Ensure these reviews are consistent and succinct in format, focusing on deep understanding of performance drivers and facilitating discussion around future performance and key decisions.
- Enhance overall analysis over working capital through consistent reporting and projecting, and proactive activities such as contract term review, capital investment review, and inventory management analysis.
- Primary point of contact for the Segment Leader, ensure one version of the truth for all Regional reporting and analysis.
- Partner with the BI, JDE, and Controllership teams to ensure transaction and GL data is accurate and complete, enabling each all FP&A’s associates to provide accurate and timely analysis. Partner with other FP&A Leaders to development standardized performance dashboards
- Lead specific FP&A projects directly related to the Segment and/or Global Commercial. Often with a focus on profitability and internal and external drives
- Direct manager of Regional FP&A team members. Provide timely feedback, focus on development, and ensure the highest level or engagement and performance for these crucial roles.
What are we looking for?
Experience: Proven track record in leading transformational process improvement projects with at least 10 years progressive, related experience in regional finance functions, with specific focus on FP&A, analysis and FP&A compilation, analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of business partnership and profitability enhancement required.
Knowledge of chemicals, steel and metalworking industry and automotive industry preferred. Global or multi-national business experience strongly preferred.
Team leadership experience is a must.
Languages: English professional level spoken and written is necessary, any additional European language skills will be highly valued.
Soft skills: High Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture. Initiative and a proactive approach, balanced with strong business and process acumen. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership, change management success and strong influence and communications skills.
IT skills: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Accounting software, General Ledger, Internet software, E-mail, Database software – ERP, Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Software.
What's in it for you?
- Work-life balance with a hybrid & flexible working schedule.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Pension scheme, health insurance, fitness allowance and other social benefits.
- Volunteering leave to dedicate to the cause of your choice.
- Dress for the day policy.
- QH University: Continuous training platform for all seniority levels.
- Attractive Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion & D&I programs.
- Join a international and dynamic team that expects proactive and innovative initiatives.
JOIN THE TEAM AND LET'S DO GREAT THINGS TOGETHER !
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