Manager FP&A Opex

The FP&A OPEX Manager will regularly interact with various functional budget owners and segment leaders as well as the legal entity finance teams across the globe to support planning activities and provide analytics. The role as direct responsibility over ESG&A planning part of the INDG. The role will act as global process owner & coordinator for the Industrial BU (Business Unit) in some key ESG&A areas. The Financial Analyst ESG&A will regularly interact with various functional budget owners and segment leaders as well as the legal entity finance teams across the globe to support planning activities and provide analytics. The role as direct responsibility over ESG&A planning part of the INDG Shared P&L.

Continuous direct interaction with Industrial leadership team and functional owners as critical business partner on all aspects of OPEX spend, including initiation of improvement initiatives
Responsible for managing and mentoring the team.
Ownership of INDG OPEX Planning Process by ensuring an effective and transparent approach to the monthly, quarterly and yearly planning activities including timely and accurate submissions of forecast and budget.
Responsible for creating the forecast for sub-verticals and proactive verbal & written communication with SV finance lead. Support during month end close activities (deck, variance analysis, etc).
Key contact person for segment, corporate on OPEX-related requests and actions such as saving initiatives (incl. management of restructuring programs)
Lead ad-hoc analytics, pro-actively identify business performance gaps as well as propose, implement and track gap closing measures
Revise and adjust processes considering strategic needs by leveraging TEOA-F tools
Drive and ensure Compliance for the Industrial BU by maintaining and further developing financial guidelines and regulations
Responsible for the Global Industrial DOA maintenance and distribution.

Educational Degree: University degree (economics or controlling preferred).
CMA or ACCA is additional plus (full or in the process of qualifying)
Professional Experience: 5+ years of relevant work experience in Controlling, budgeting, forecast and consolidation, preferably in an international environment
International experience is a plus
Ability to deliver results within compressed deadlines and ability to handle workload under pressure; flexibility during peak forecast/ closing periods
Accurate, systematic, and independent work style
Strong analytical skills
Attention to detail, strong data analysis and problem solving skills
Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization
Business partnering mentality, experience of interacting with Senior Management
Proficient knowledge of SAP, Hyperion (HFM advantage and MS Office (Excel)
Continuous improvement mind-set