Position Summary
The FP&A Standard and Transformation Manager is responsible for driving financial planning and analysis (FP&A) excellence by standardizing and simplifying processes, implementing best practices, and leading transformation initiatives. This role ensures consistency across financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and insights.
Key Responsibilities
FP&A Standardization & Best Practices
- Develop and implement standardized FP&A processes, tools, and templates across the organization.
- Ensure consistency in financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting methodologies.
- Align FP&A frameworks with corporate financial strategies and compliance requirements.
- Drive the adoption of best practices in financial analysis and business partnering.
- Ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in reporting processes.
- Collaborate with finance teams to improve variance analysis and financial KPIs.
- Lead FP&A transformation initiatives, leveraging automation and digital tools.
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Work closely with IT and finance teams to optimize FP&A systems (e.g., S4/H, SAC, Power BI).
- Act as a key partner to finance leaders, providing actionable insights on how to standardize and seamless planning and reporting processes
- Facilitate cross-functional alignment on financial performance and strategic initiatives
- Support change management efforts to drive adoption of new FP&A processes and tools.
- Train and mentor finance teams on FP&A standards and reporting improvements.
Key Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics
- 5-8 years of experience in FP&A and finance transformation projects across different Countries
- Experience in multinational corporations or matrix organizations is a plus.
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical capabilities
- Proficiency in ERP and FP&A tools (SAC, Anaplan, Board, Oracle EPM, Power BI)
- Knowledge of financial and management reporting standards and familiar with IFRS
Soft Skills
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead transformation projects and drive process improvements.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
