Overseeing the financial health of the Region by managing budgets and ensuring performance in accordance with predetermined standards
Help shape strategy and business decisions by providing management with fact-based business analysis
Measure and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Evolve into becoming a business partner to the organization
Budgeting and forecasting: Develop and manage financial budgets and forecasts to support the organization's financial planning and decision making including:
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and monthly trend process
Engage with Operations to accurately translate, capture, challenge assumptions (procurement/strategic/structural)
Oversee month-end closing of accounts including management reporting of performance and deviations to plans including:
Calculate accruals for cost / cost reduction items
Monitor accrual balances by periodically reviewing late postings • Analysis and management reporting
Analyze and explain deviations between actuals and plans
Act as a business partner to all departments in the Region
Prepare management reports (REM, MPC, Area visits, etc.)
Participate in company-wide cross-functional projects (e.g., cost saving projects, new systems/processes, etc.)
Support on queries from Controlling / Accounting in HQ
Performance tracking
Support in development and tracking of KPIs and cost saving measures
Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and risks
Data Science
Act as a Data Scientist for the team, supporting the team with Business Intelligence and analytics
Develop financial models using data-driven insights, implement machine learning to analyze large datasets
Leverage on data analytics tools to extract insights and drive business decisions
Compliance: Ensure business activities are in compliance with the Company's policies and standard operating procedures.
Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration/data science
Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in financial analysis and planning and/or data analytics
