FP&A Analyst, Europe

Company

The future company formed by all these industrial sites, kaolin mine, port and logistic hubs is foreseen to start its operation under a new brand in the course of 2024. It will offer mineral solutions for industries worldwide. Currently serving mostly the paper and board markets , the new company will use its global footprint, unique assets and longstanding know-how to develop new business opportunities and foster innovation. Sustainability is a core value of this company.

With an annual revenue of around 350 million euros in 2023, this activity will employ about 1000 employees. The Company needs to reinforce the existing teams to operate as a standalone organization but also to meet its ambitious development plans.

Role overview

Assist the FPA Controlling Manager in financial planning, budget, forecasting, reporting and analysis and contribute to the design and implementation of tools to issue analysis to help drive decision making

Responsibilities and Duties

Contribute to the monthly & quarterly reporting at BA (full P&L, Variances, FOCF, OWC)

Participate to the annual budget & periodic forecasting processes

Manage financial dashboards

Control overheads on a monthly basis

Contribute to process improvement initiatives

Contribute to ensure data consistency between BI / Finance reporting, liaising with IT BRM / BPOs (single source of data)

Assist the FPA controller in Adhoc projects initiated by Group

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting related field

5 - 10 years of related experience in financial control department

Experience with financial reporting cycles, such as forecasts, budgets and planning

Skills & Person Specification

Good knowledge of financial processes

Demonstrate excellence in business analytics and tools

Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, organisation time management skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, ability to clearly communicate ideas and recommended action and to present at senior level

Fluent English

Knowledge of IFS, Magnitude and Excel/Google sheet skills (advanced)

Typical profile

Deputy Financial controller at Business Unit Level or Plant Controller or Audit Manager

Accountability

Run analysis that delivers insight and recommendations to Business Area ‘s leadership team for strategic and operational planning decisions.

Participate to budget, forecast, planning and modeling of tools and processes.

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