Senior Manager - Finance

To lead the financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support for EMEA S&T (Deployment), ensuring alignment with OU, Regional, and Global priorities. The role provides forward-looking financial insights, robust analytics, and governance to drive optimal resource allocation, investment decisions, and sustainable value creation, while maintaining strong financial control and compliance standards.

Main Accountabilities

1. Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Support AOP, rolling forecast, and Strategic Plan (PSP) processes through data preparation, analysis, and consolidation.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support planning activities.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis.

2. Financial Performance Management

• Prepare monthly actuals reporting, variance analysis, and tracking against AOP and forecasts.
• Generate insights and support development of financial commentary for management reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of TM1 reporting in compliance with requirements.

3. Business Partnership & Support

• Provide analytical support to S&T (Deployment) leadership and finance stakeholders.
• Assist in preparation of presentations and reports for leadership and governance forums.
• Support ad-hoc financial analyses and business cases.

4. Controls, Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to financial policies, supporting accurate booking of expenses and cost allocation.
• Assist in month-end close activities and data validation.

5. Investment, Capex & Productivity

• Support OU S&T capex tracking, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist in OU S&T financial evaluation of projects and investment proposals.
• Contribute to cost analysis, benchmarking, and productivity initiatives.

Professional Experience

• 5-10+ years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or accounting
• Experience supporting planning cycles (AOP, forecasts) and financial reporting
• Exposure to business partnering or cross-functional collaboration

Technical Skills

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., TM1, SAP, or similar tools)
• Advanced Excel skills (modeling, data manipulation, reporting)
• Basic knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus

Analytical & Business Skills

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights
• Problem-solving skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Good understanding of financial processes and controls

Core Competencies

• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a dynamic environment

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
• Progress toward a professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is preferred