Job Description
The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist sits within the Regional FP&A team in NCE (Northern and Central Europe). It works closely with markets to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The position reports to the NCE FP&A Lead. These roles have a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the local finance teams and regional teams.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Forecasting: Collaborate with Finance teams & Regional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount)
- Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
- Financial Analysis and Reporting.
- Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.
- Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
- Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement: Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
- Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.
- Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.
- Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team.
- Ability to work remotely from a centralized location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Audits Compliance, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Management Controls, Preparation of Financial Reports, Stakeholder Management
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
na
Job Posting End Date:
11/30/2026
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