FP&A Lead (Cluster) x 2 posts

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The posts will assist the Regional Head FP&A in providing professional guidance in FP&A, supporting regional Business Development Managers and providing assurance on the underlying business financial performance.
The posts will be based in Bucharest, Romania or in Warsaw, Poland. They are offered under local Romanian terms and conditions (if the successful applicant is based in Romania and the role is located in Bucharest) or Polish terms and conditions (if the successful applicant is based in Poland and the role is located in Warsaw). Candidates must have the pre-existing right to live and work in the country in which the role is based and be able to work and travel in the EU without restrictions.
Candidates must have the right to live and work in the country in which the role is based and be able to work and travel in the EU without restrictions.

Planning, forecasting and budgeting:
• Lead the planning process for the assigned cluster of countries, challenging submissions and identifying synergies and ensuring delivery to deadlines.
• Provide clear summaries of the assigned cluster of countries planning / forecasting.
• Support planning and rolling re-forecasting processes as requested by Regional Head FP&A to ensure that information obtained from these processes is reliable.
• Support the Regional Head FP&A in developing reporting procedures and templates for regional and local use.
• Reconciliation and review of SAP plans before system closure.
Financial analysis:
• Analyses growth trends, product trends and KPIs and support the Regional Head FP&A in making recommendations to maximise opportunities and manage risks to ensure targets are met.
Management Reporting:
• Manage the assigned cluster of countries management reporting for consolidation at Regional level for SBU leads and Executive Board.
• Liaise with business leads and Regional Head FP&A for any variances between business planning and operational planning figures and provide explanations / commentary.
Business Performance Management:
• Review financial performance with the business leads and make recommendations for action to address issues identified at Country or Regional levels.
• Monitor cost allocation accuracy.
• Deliver outputs within corporate and regional timelines as requested by Regional Head FP&A.
• Support the business in relation to Master Data set up (WBS, PC, CC).

If you believe you are qualified for this role and you are interested in applying, you can do so on our website

Do not apply directly with your CV/cover letter. Applications that do not follow the correct procedure will not be taken into account.

Deadline for applications: 16 June 2017 (23:59 UK time). We will not be considering applications received after this date

Please check our website for full details on how to apply.