Global FP&A Analyst Opex

Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job The Global FP&A Analyst supports the Global Functional Controllers and BU Controllers, in the analysis and control of all financial related matters for the Global Functions and Cost of Organization across the Business Unites. This includes a variety of activities such as periodic results analyses for cost of organization, budgeting & forecasting and developing driver- & activity based cost models which result in transparent and effective cost-control models world-wide.Responsibilities Analyze on a monthly basis the actual costs incurred by the Global Function(s) and/or Business Unit. This includes reviewing worldwide wagebill, identified items, purchase orders, invoices and accruals and providing instructions to the accounting department on new postings, reversals and corrections in order to assure accurate and timely recognition of costs in line with IFRS.Prepare budgets and forecast using the global function's and cost of organization models together with the key stakeholders in functions and BUs. You report back on financial performance compared to budget/targets based on (trend) analyses of key performance indicators and you help the whole controlling team to continue to improve the models to provide more accurate forecasts.Using different data sources (SAP, HFM, CFIN, coupa) you will analyse the performance of the Global function & cost of organization and design and embed reports that provide transparency to your stakeholders in monthly and adhoc performance reviews. You work closely with your key stakeholders to understand the key cost drivers and both help and challenge them by illustrating the risks and opportunities.Assess strategic and operational initiatives on their added value by preparing business cases and track the performance of these initiatives into actual financial results, for example on strategic topics like in- vs. outsourcing of activitiesContribute to the Cost of Organization team by actively seeking ways to improve standardize and automate the work across the team.Job Requirements Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Economics or an equivalent analytical study.Minimum 5 years of working experience in controlling, accounting or FP&A roles, preferably in a large, international corporate environmentExcellent Excel skills, able to reduce complex and/or large volumes of data to a readable high level, experience in PowerPoint is an advantageExperience with SAP is a strong advantage. Experience with consolidation systems like HFM, SAP BPC is an advantage but not a prerequisite.Strong communication and interpersonal skills including fluent written and spoken EnglishNaturally curious and analytical with an eye for detail.Able to work independently but also a keen team player who likes to share knowledge, learn and likewise contribute to your colleagues’ developmentContinuous improvement mindset, flexible adaptable and resilientAble to work well in remote/video hybrid team set upExperience with power BI and other data analytic tools is an advantage

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