Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Summary:

FP&A plays a key role in managing and supporting AP&A financial processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with corporate financial goals. FP&A has strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of financial systems, and experience in managing complex financial processes. He is knowledgeable with ERP and various IT tools which support automation and quick and accurate financial deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial statements. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights into financial performance. Collaborate with accounting and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure completeness. Report on end of month’s figures in the BFC system.
• Lead BFC consolidation of financial results for the half-year and for end of the year, following ALVEST Group procedure guidance. Coordinate with regional finance teams to ensure alignment and consistency across all financial data. Provide consolidated financial reports to senior management, ensuring the accuracy of intercompany eliminations and other adjustments.
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with business units to ensure alignment with company goals and financial objectives. Monitor budget versus actual performance, providing variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions. Support the preparation of long-term financial forecasts and scenario planning.
• Oversee the reforecast process in May, ensuring accurate tracking of financial metrics. Coordinate with relevant departments to track spending and report. Provide detailed reports on reforecast to comply with requests from AP&A management or ALVEST Group.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, trends, and strategic insights. Ensure financial reports are accurate, timely, and comply with internal and external standards. Provide regular updates to the AP&A Division CFO on financial performance, identifying any risks or opportunities for improvement.
• FP&A continuously seek opportunities to streamline and improve financial processes, leveraging automation and best practices. Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and internal controls.

ROLE INCLUDES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and development of a high-performing team
• Ensure alignment with company goals
• Provide ongoing coaching, set clear performance expectations, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a positive team culture, address issues promptly, and implement strategies for employee engagement, growth, and retention.
• Manage disciplinary actions when needed and ensure accurate documentation of team performance and development.

REQUIREMENTS / REQUESTED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or accounting within a corporate setting
• Strong knowledge of financial consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools, particularly BFC (or similar consolidation tools).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, financial modeling, and VBA for automation of financial reporting and data processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently with large and complex datasets.
• Experience working with ERP systems and large financial datasets, preferably in a multi-entity or international business environment.