MSD FP & Senior Specialist 

Czechia 

757119249

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with regional finance team and market FP&A teams in the development annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

• Subject matter expertise in key financials systems & processes, including the Price / Volume forecasting and COGS/PGM processes (data validation and issue resolution)

• Execution of periodic activities across the region including system true-ups, productivity, FX updates, master data updates, demand forecast validations, preparation & consolidation of regional templates and alliance forecasting activities across the region.

• Provide training and support to local planning teams as needed for utilization of company tools, including LPT, BRIDGES, Actuals Consolidation, and Dashboards.

• Provide additional support for Regional and Market FP&A teams during forecasting cycles, including the input of forecast data into company forecasting systems.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Have a strong knowledge of LPT / BRIDGES as well as reporting dashboards for providing standard and ad-hoc reporting as needed by stakeholders.

• Subject matter expertise in key financials systems & processes, including the Price / Volume analysis and COGS/PGM processes (data validation and issue resolution)

• Preparation and consolidation of regional templates, alliance reporting activities across the region and execution of periodic activities across the region including but not limited to Master Data Updates and the creation of Promotion Projects as needed.

• Collaborate with other FP&A colleagues as needed as they support their business areas.

Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:

• Work with HHI FP&A colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other regions, sharing & leveraging best practices.

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity, and work with markets to implement.

• Share knowledge of financial applications and systems (LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards) with other colleagues across the region

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.

• Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience

• Excellent knowledge of financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)

• Digital acumen, with track record of process improvement and automation

• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

• Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team

• Ability to work remotely from a centralized location

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