Role Purpose
Drive growth by engaging with the business and providing financial leadership through business stewardship, support, and challenge
Key Accountabilities
Assist the development of the business strategy and learn to challenge priorities
Create business cases to support strategic resource allocation
Evaluate longer-term cost & revenue optimisation opportunities
Perform tactical interventions with the business to close gaps vs. plan and achieve project delivery
Enhance commercial acumen by proactively engaging with business counterparts to understand business drivers and industry / competitive challenges
Support the (3-year) strategic planning process, formal budget review process and quarterly forecast review process
Review monthly / quarterly financial performance reports and commentary of high value business areas including transparency of risks and opportunities
Assist decision-making of senior management by assessing risks and opportunities to improve key financial and winnings metrics
Identify improvement opportunities by benchmarking performance within / across regions
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in business, finance or related field required. MBA preferredTechnical Skills & Experience
Experienced business leader with at least 5 years of finance, strategy, and/or management consulting experience
Experience leading cross-functional teams, driving change, and challenging & communicating with senior leadership in a complex matrix organization
Financial Systems (e.g. Peoplesoft, Essbase)
Hybrid role - 2-3 days per week in office
No travel
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