Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Lead detailed analysis and management reporting to support the development and execution of Business Unit plans and strategies, including Annual Budgets, PORs and Presidents’ Councils. 

Play a leading role in month-end and quarter-end close routines, including Financials and POR, ensuring significant variances are analyzed, understood, communicated and translated into appropriate follow-up actions.

Own the European Measurement and Analytical Gross Profit planning and reporting process, preparing related bridges and analysis to support the BU Finance Manager and VP of Finance.

Take full ownership and conduct periodic GP reviews for Actuals and re-assessments for POR.

Own the Price Cost and Hedging programs, including governance, periodic reviews, quarterly updates, issue escalation and follow-through on agreed actions. 

Lead periodic inventory reviews for Actuals and POR reassessments, identify financial and operational risks, and drive actions with the relevant stakeholder. 

Act as a proactive finance business partner to Product Group Leaders providing financial insight, constructive challenges and practical support for commercial, operational and strategic decisions.

Build a strong understanding of product group performance drivers and work with leadership to evaluate growth opportunities, margin improvement, cost actions, investment priorities and operating trade-offs.

Develop and present concise, decision-focused financial data and reports for the BU Finance Manager, VP of Finance and other members of the European Leadership Team.

Lead routine and ad-hoc analysis and projects requested by the BU Finance Manager, VP of Finance or European and Worldwide leadership teams, with clear ownership of scope, quality, communication and delivery timeline.

Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, reporting quality, controls, standardization and automation, taking responsibility for implementing sustainable solutions identified challenges. 

Provide leadership and support across the FP&A team, sharing knowledge and acting as a reliable delegate for the Finance Manager during periods of absence or as required.

Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders, presenting complex financial matters clearly, influencing decisions and escalating material issues in a timely manner.

Relevant university degree with at least 5 years of relevant finance, FP&A or business-partnering experience.

Fluent in English (written and spoken) with the confidence to communicate with senior stakeholders.

Strong knowledge of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L and Trade Working Capital, together with business planning, forecasting and management reporting.

Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret financial and operational trends, develop scenarios, prepare high-quality reports and convert analysis into clear recommendations and actions.

Proven business-partnering capability, including constructive challenge, stakeholder influence and support for commercial and operational decision-making.

Ability to take end-to-end ownership, prioritise competing requirements and deliver accurate data under demanding timelines.

Familiarity with US GAAP is advantageous.

Expert level use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, HFM knowledge is advantageous.

Willingness to work flexible hours according to business requirements, particularly during month-end and quarter-end closing.

Proactive, accountable and independent, with strong judgment, curiosity and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain a clear view of the wider business context.

Collaborative team player who builds effective relationships across functions, countries and organisational levels.