Financial Planning & Analysis Coordinator

Role Description Statement

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) professional is responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making in close alignment with the local controllers. Leveraging advanced data analytics and insights, the FP&A Controller role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Key Responsibilities (High Level)

• Support the preparation and consolidation of the annual budget, providing accurate data and analysis
• Assist in refreshing predictive financial forecasts periodically, ensuring accuracy and relevance
• Help in conducting profitability and performance reporting, providing essential data for decision-making
• Contribute to plan analytics and risk management, assisting in the continuous improvement of financial planning and analysis processes
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support business recommendations, under the guidance of senior team members
• Support collections reporting and analytics, ensuring accurate and timely information is available for decision-making
• Provide comprehensive reporting and analytics on procurement activities, aiding informed purchasing decisions
• Help oversee period end close processes, generating accurate and insightful financial reports and analytics
• Assist in period end closing and related analytics, ensuring thorough financial tracking and reporting for projects
• Help oversee CAPEX planning, forecasting, investment strategy, period-end close activities, and reporting
• Support the adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in all financial reporting and processes. Ensure internal controls are in place for the processes performed by this role
• Comply with relevant QESH regulations

Education and experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related finance roles
• Experience within the manufacturing or industrial sectors is a plus

Critical success factors

• Proficiency in financial modelling and forecasting, advanced skills in data analytics and financial software
• Strong understanding of global financial processes and standards
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication skills for delivering key insights to leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other stakeholders

Technical & language skills

• Experience with Tagetik and Qlik Sense is a plus
• Understanding of integrated ERP systems is a plus
• Strong MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) skills
• Proficiency in English

Interfaces with

• Business Controllers
• Finance Business Partners
• Group Controlling