Cluster Fp&A Lazio

Cluster Fp&A
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

For our client, IMPERIAL BRANDS, we are recruiting a **Cluster FP&A, **who reports directly to the Cluster Finance Director.

Ø Coordinate, control, analyse and compile the annual Budget and periodic Forecasts, as well as Financial Performance Reporting at Cluster level.

Ø Provide regular and ad hoc support to Markets' Finance Teams to ensure timely execution of monthly report deliverables to the Cluster & the Group.

Ø Collect Market input and prepare comprehensive consolidated Cluster Executive Summary Reports.

Ø Undertake regular and ad hoc analysis of business metrics to understand main drivers of actual performance and forecasts.

Ø Identify, capture and report regularly business Risks & Opportunities arising from performance review and their implications on upcoming performance milestones (quarter, full year, next year etc.

).

Ø Work closely with all Market Finance Mgrs.

and define commonly mitigating actions in case of material deviations; follow-up the effectiveness of the initiated actions.

Ø Evaluate and verify the agreed Financial Reporting so that Senior Management has accurate and timely information to support effectively the decision processes.

Ø Support towards the delivery of the rolling forecast process covering P&L account, Balance Sheet/ Working Capital and CapEx, together with a process to monitor and improve ongoing forecast accuracy.

Ø Guide and coordinate the preparation of reliable, meaningful and accurate Business Plans and Forecasts at Cluster level challenging thoroughly the planning assumptions used.

Ø Review & adjust the Planning process and procedures in collaboration with all Stakeholders.

Ø Manage related or ad hoc projects; evaluate findings, prepare reports/presentations and make recommendations to Senior Management about the financial implications of proposed investments and transactions.

Ø Attend and participate in relevant Finance and cross-functional meetings.

Ø Create commonly used templates and share Cluster best practices.

Ø Economic/ Engineering Master Degree.

Ø 2-3 years' experience as a minimum in similar position in FMCG sector, preferably in a multinational company.

Ø Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Ø Sound background and knowledge on Accounting, primarily Management Accounting and Financial Analysis, while IFRS knowledge is a valuable asset for the position.

Ø High level of knowledge and experience in MS Office and an advanced user of Excel.

Ø Analytical thinking, planning and organizing skills and strong numerical acumen.

Ø Ability to compile efficiently business executive summaries, presenting the key take-outs in a clear way.

Ø Ability to communicate at all levels (Cluster/ Market Finance Teams, other Functions, Regional FP&A, Group Finance).

Ø Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines, under pressure and in a complex environment.

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