Lead Executive, Financial Plan & Analysis

Job Summary

This role will be primarily responsible for providing the RoW team with financial reporting, business intelligence, strategic recommendations, and value-driven activities to drive smart decision-making and revenue and margin generation within the business. Areas of responsibilities will include being responsible for all key financial analysis as it relates to the RoW market, working directly with the Director Commercial Finance RoW and other key senior sales management team, providing financial acumen, insights, and recommendations for driving growth within the business, with in-depth business intelligence analytics and reporting to support the strategic direction and performance of the division.

Job Responsibilities

• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Support the Integrated Business Planning process and Demand Review process for RoW region, identifying key financial and sales trends to drive growth, while partnering with the sales and project management teams to develop and grow the business.
  • Provide indepth financial reviews on customer and sku profitability, evaluate key opportunities and risks, provide value-add analysis and recommendations, and drive growth and new business opportunities by business partnering with the sales team.
  • Produce in-depth value added variance analysis by product, channel, region, countries, sales managers etc. and proactively identify issues and recommend areas for improvement
  • Manipulate large amounts of data from various sources to produce reports and analysis
  • Review and analyse price reconciliations provided by profit sharing and cost sharing distributors to ensure the reconciliations are prepared in accordance with the contract and initiate the appropriate debit or credit note once analysis is complete

• Business Intelligence and Analytics
  • Responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of the Qlikview data analytics reporting systems specifically for RoW in support of measuring and tracking financial performance and for decision making.
  • Use a variety of Business Intelligence analytical and reporting tools (ex. Qliksense, Qlikview, Salesforce, PowerBI, PowerPivot) to provide dynamic reporting on key performance metrics. Lead new report creation and look for opportunities to optimize workstream.
  • Develop and implement forecast modelling and financial dashboards with insightful business intelligence to leverage historical trends and forecast future outlook as well as identify areas of opportunites and risks.
  • Explore opportunities for using latest innovative analytics and Business Intelligence tools to showcase portfolio dynamics, derive insights and streamline processes
  • Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
  • Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion.
  • Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
  • All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree: A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is usually required.
  • Master's Degree (Preferred): An MBA or a Master’s in Finance or a related field can be advantageous.
    
    
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Financial Planning & Analysis: Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
  • Reporting Standards: Familiarity with international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirements relevant to ROW.
  • Market Analysis: Knowledge of economic factors and market conditions affecting financial performance in various regions.
  • Data Management: Understanding of data analysis tools and techniques for performance measurement and reporting.
  • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret financial data and trends.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings and reports to stakeholders across different regions.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, financial modeling tools).
  • Attention to Detail: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reports and analyses.

• Experience
  • Work Experience: Typically, 5-8 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or reporting, preferably with a focus on international markets.
  • Cross-Functional Experience: Experience working with cross-functional teams and understanding the nuances of different regional markets.
  • Project Management: Experience managing financial projects or initiatives can be beneficial.