Responsibilities:- Lead the development and execution of the company's financial planning process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and long-term goals.
- Collaborate with senior management to define financial targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
- Financial Analysis and Decision Support:
- Conduct complex financial analyses to assess business performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to Finance senior leadership based on financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.
- Oversee the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting activities, working closely with department heads and finance teams to develop accurate and achievable financial plans.
- Monitor budget performance, analyze variances, and identify areas for improvement or reallocation of resources.
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports and presentations to the executive team highlighting key insights, risks, and opportunities.
- Communicate financial results, forecasts, and strategic initiatives effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as sales, marketing, and operations to align financial goals with operational strategies and drive business performance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing financial expertise and support to facilitate informed decision-making and drive operational excellence.
- Continuously evaluate and improve financial processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
- Implement best practices and automation solutions to streamline financial reporting, analysis, and planning processes, enabling faster and more informed decision-making.
- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities to foster a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
- Cultivate a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence within the FP&A team and across the organization.
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other numeracy-based topic and confirmed financial work experience;
- 10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis
- Strong knowledge of GEHC financial, commercial and service operating systems
- Strong financial and accounting background
- Ability to manage and interpret financial data
- Financial Acumen and Analysis
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Proficiency in creating accurate budgets and forecasts.
- Variance Analysis: Ability to analyze deviations from expected financial performance.
- Financial Statement Interpretation: Skill in understanding and extracting insights from financial statements.
- Excellent skills in cost and profit evaluation and analysis
- Strategic Planning and Forecasting
- Scenario Modeling: Capability to model different financial scenarios.
- Risk Assessment: Understanding and assessing potential risks.
- Market Synthesis: Ability to combine economic indicators with company data for informed predictions.
- Technical and Data Proficiency
- Advanced Excel Skills: Mastery of functions, pivot tables, look-up functions, filtering, conditional formatting, and consolidation functions1.
- Business Intelligence Tools (e.g., Power BI): Familiarity with creating interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations for stakeholders2.
- ERP Systems: Knowledge of financial software and enterprise resource planning systems.
- Effective communication skills and ability to lead numerous and diverse teams
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and drive change while working across all levels, functions and zones
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to add value to operating teams
- Experience in working in a matrixed environment
- Adaptable/flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner.
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