FP&A Business Partner (Finance)
FP&A Business Partner
About the Role
We are looking for a FP&A Business Partner with an analytical, collaborative and business-oriented profile. This position is responsible for analyzing and controlling the financial performance of a Business Unit and ownership of Sales Cost and Distribution Cost. The scope of their activity includes analyzing revenues, costs, expenses and margins by product family and sales channel, including explanation of gaps between forecast and implemented numbers. In this role they will be responsible for the idealization and execution of financial controls, being able to link accounting and business strategies. They must also ensure that financial systems and procedures are in compliance with prescribed BU corporate policies and guidelines.
What You Will Do
- Analysis and business support:
- Perform financial analysis of the category and region
- Support local leadership in monitoring and analyzing the financial performance of the designated category
- Prepare deviation analysis as base for decisions and corrective actions
- Analyze the margin (volume, price & mix) by region, channel and product families
- Execution of financial processes:
- Prepare category closing Financials (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and of long-term financial plans to contribute in developing overall business strategies
- Coordinate budget, forecast and long-term financial plan for the category
- Report official information to global system related to financial figures
- Responsibility for defining and improving processes:
- Contribute to defining reporting guidelines, instructions and content in alignment with Corporate Finance
- Prepare and provide information to the BU leadership team in all operational financial aspects
- Participate in Cross Business Unit Controlling network activities
- Evaluate initiatives and projects scenarios in order to support decisions by data-driven analysis.
- System development and data integrity of financial information and planning systems
- Develop Sales Cost and Distribution Costs Management
- Perform financial analysis of the Sales Cost and Distribution Cost scope.
- Prepare deviation analysis as base for decisions and corrective actions
- Develop and Review processes related to Sales Cost and Distribution Cost management.
Who You Are
- Degree in Finance/ Business/ Engineering/ Economy/ Accounting or related degree
- Ideally 5+ years Finance/Business, specially FP&A and Cost Controlling
- General Financial Knowledge (P&L, Cash Flow, Working Capital)
- Experience supporting commercial organizations ideally in FMCG
- Solid financial understanding and accounting know how
- Experience working in complex matrix organizations and with different cultures.
- High IT proficiency (Financial consolidation systems, Power BI, BW, SAP ideally, MS Office)
Skills
- Organized and disciplined.
- Hands on
- Can do Spirit
- Strong holistic thinking, planning and analytical skills.
- Sense of owner/ Ownership
- Innovation mindset
- Engaged, committed and hands-on person.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Able to interact with different levels in the organization, including senior management.
What We Can Offer You
Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
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Job Requisition ID:
Essity251231