This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional financial analysis. You will be the dedicated Owner of our Planning System and the Architect of our FP&A Governance framework. You will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing the end-to-end planning processes, data structures, and policies that underpin our financial decision-making.
The ideal candidate will collaborate extensively with Brand Controllers and business stakeholders to gather requirements, translate them into system enhancements, and ensure our financial reporting and planning tools are robust, scalable, and insightful. This position is critical for driving financial discipline, implementing best practices, and supporting the execution of corporate finance strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning System Ownership & Design:
• Act as the primary business owner and super-user for the corporate planning system (e.g., SAP BPC, Planning Tool).
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the planning tool to meet evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with IT and Brand Controllers to gather business requirements, conduct workshops, and incorporate feedback into future system design and enhancements.
• Manage system maintenance, upgrades, and user access, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.
2. FP&A Process Governance & Project Management:
• Develop, maintain, and enforce SOP for the entire reporting/planning cycle.
• Establish and implement a strong FP&A governance framework, including policies, norms, and calendar management to ensure timely and consistent deliverables.
• Manage the master planning schedule, communicating deadlines and milestones to all stakeholders.
• Lead and project manage key FP&A initiatives, such as system implementations, process automation, and reporting enhancements.
3. Financial Structure & KPI Management:
• Oversee the management and integrity of the P&L structure, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow planning.
• Manage the COA and ensure its alignment with planning views for seamless reporting and analysis.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage cost center group structures and overhead allocation methodologies.
• Develop, monitor, and report on business KPIs and a Balanced Scorecard to provide actionable insights to leadership.
4. Strategic Collaboration & Ad-hoc Analysis:
• Partner closely with Brand Controllers and business leaders to understand their needs and challenges, ensuring the FP&A function provides superior support.
• Support the development and execution of Corporate Finance Strategy through rigorous analysis and modeling.
• Conduct deep-dive ad-hoc analyses to address specific business questions, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
