Financial Planning Analyst

We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting. We’re the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers and for the Internet of Things. Our passion for sustainability makes us one of the top 10 greenest companies in the world. We’re greater together through peer learning in our globally diverse team, with different backgrounds and nationalities. See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees! As a FP&A Analyst you’ll be responsible for providing End to End FP&A support to the Markets/country Organisation, team up with the Finance Business partner in driving the financial performance of the organisation towards Growth, Profitability and Cash including decision support and in driving the E2E processes related to Business Planning and Forecasting. What you’ll do The incumbent will be responsible for providing End-to-End FP&A support to the Market/Country Organization, he/she will be asked to support. The incumbent will have to work closely with the Leadership Team of the Market/Country Organization and across functions like General Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and HR The incumbent will have to play a leading role in driving the E2E processes related to Business Planning and Forecasting – Quarterly FC, Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and 3 Year Strategic Plans The incumbent will be the single point of contact for the Market/Country in providing decision support and actionable intelligence to the business, through analytics and insights on financial performance, MIS and Reporting The incumbent will be expected to team up with the Market/Country leadership in driving operational excellence in areas like Margin Management, NMC reduction initiatives, channel and customer profitability, sales promotion effectiveness, budgetary controls over discretionary costs, slow moving and obsolete Inventories etc. The incumbent will attend all relevant and important business meetings (e.g. S&OP meetings, Weekly Sales Review Meetings, Performance Review Meetings) and keep track of follow up actions therefrom and proactively bring financial issues to the attention of relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will participate in cross functional continuous improvement projects The incumbent should be flexible on timing, depending on the markets assigned What you’ll need Chartered Accountant Excellent people management skills in working closely with cross functional teams within the organization and external stakeholders. Consistent approach as well as calculated risk mind set are drivers for success 8+ years of experience in Finance, preferably FP&A domain What you’ll get in return… We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences. Read more about us at:

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