MSD FP & Senior Specialist 

Costa Rica, San José 

44228538

Job Description

​Main Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and oversee SAC planning work streams, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Design, support, and implement data models using SAC, focusing on effective planning, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain import and live connections for SAP and non-SAP systems.
• Utilize SAC for Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling, providing insights and recommendations based on these models.
• Build and optimize models, stories, data actions, and allocations within SAC.
• Demonstrate expertise with SAC Analytics technologies, including Datasphere, SAP BW, HANA, Master Data management and ECC.
• Maintain FP&A planning process on monthly/quarterly planning cycles.
• Understand and work with SAP data structures, end-to-end data flows, and SAC predictive capabilities such as augmented analytics and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain reporting capabilities for Consolidated & Pre-Consolidated Balance Sheets, P&L statements, Trial Balances, and TAX reports.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address challenges and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with the HQ and Regional COE to share any challenges and discuss best practice on a regular basis

Education, Experience and Leadership Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Mathematics or Computer Application.
• Minimum of 4 years of FP&A and SAC planning work streams for large or complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with SAC-P as a planning tool, including designing, supporting, and implementing data models.
• Proficiency in importing and connecting both SAP and non-SAP data sources.
• Experience with Workforce, OPEX, and CAPEX modeling is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated technical experience with SAC Analytics technologies, including Datasphere, SAP BW, HANA, Master Data management and ECC.
• Strong understanding of SAP data structures, end-to-end data flows, SAC predictive capabilities, and augmented analytics.
• Ability to work flexibly and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Strong knowledge of FP&A processes and strong process orientation
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management.
• Ability to operate independently and remain focused through change or uncertainty.
• Fluency in English required.

Technical Skills Requirements

• SAC-P Experience (Preferred, but not required)
• Proficiency in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Planning Tools / Analytical Tools experience required.

Other Information

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for business meetings, trainings, and workshops.

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