Job Description

Our company is located across three regions (Americas, Europe, and Asia), which are responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of standardized, global financial processes. The FP&A department is responsible for the execution and delivery of a broad range of financial services and processes across Global Support Functions.

The FP&A Specialist global role is responsible for supporting financial planning and reporting activities delivered to a specific set of markets / regions and for cooperation with other FP&A Associate Analysts up to Senior FP&A Analysts to deliver on assigned activities.

The BSC FP&A Specialist will be responsible for the following FP&A activities:

• Work directly with local markets that are within the area of responsibility to develop the budgets and forecasts and prepare standard reporting packages each period for the business and finance management consumption

• Support market, region, division finance and business teams by ensuring robust analysis and reporting is delivered

• Establish, develop and maintain strong working relationship with finance and business stakeholders

• Provide support to finance and commercial leaders.

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the followings:

• Support the achievement of financial and business objectives by providing high quality FP&A support as defined in BSC scope of services to assigned divisional, regional & local finance clients

• Be a role model in planning and analytical activities by working collaboratively with business and finance partners

• Provide support and guidance to the team to enable them to achieve their goals and objectives

• Develop a good understanding of the overall Finance organization and broader Company business; build and develop network and partnerships with key Finance and Business Leaders interacting with BSC

• Develop a ‘global mindset’ across FP&A team by embracing diversity across different countries and cultures

• Ensure consistency of support provided to markets through the implementation of common processes and tools.

• Prepare or coordinate via her/his team ad-hoc reports & analysis using company financial reporting tools and enterprise systems

• Enhance budgeting and forecasting processes through continuous improvement efforts

• Contribute to ongoing Conmpany's efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives

• Be accountable for accuracy and achieve required accuracy on all defined KPIs and SLA’s

• Maintain consistent and efficient processes to maintain and produce standardized FP&A services while ensuring compliance with all quality and control requirements

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values and standards of ethics and integrity

• Bring a highest level of positive leadership, energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team, be able to speak up and constructively challenge status quo

• Provide additional support to Regional and HQ teams during forecasting cycles, including the input of forecast data into company forecasting tool.

• Subject matter expertise in master data management and key financial systems.

• Provide training and support to regional and local stakeholders as needed for utilization of company tools e.g. Dashboards.

• Provide actual performance, variance analysis and any other ad-hoc analysis.

• Business partnering and consult/ counsel stakeholders to meet the organization’s objectives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

• Minimum 5 years of experience in controlling, forecasting and management reporting and analytics

• Willingness to grow further into Company organization either into managerial BSC positions or to relocate to local markets/regions

• Strong FP&A planning and reporting skills 

• Working proficiency of US GAAP and/or IFRS

• Business Level fluency 90% (oral and written) in English language, fluency in other languages is an advantage

• Advanced PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Databases)

• Works effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, under pressure and with a high degree of professionalism

• Team player with a focus on collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Strong organization skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and activities

• Demonstrated commitment to education and professional development 

• Ability to operate independently and navigate through change or uncertainty

• Positive attitude and problem-solving mindset and analytical skills with a proactive management style to implement new processes

• Possess a high degree of integrity and personal ethics in implementing corporate policies and procedures

• Strong FP&A planning, reporting and analytical skills to interpret financial data and generate meaningful insights/ recommendations.

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

• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Preferred:

• Pharmaceutical or FMCG industry experience

• Professional experience at an organization with operations across multiple countries

• Experience with internal controls and process standardization 

• FP&A support for Sales and Marketing organizations

• Experience in Financial closing processes (matching principle, commitment accounting and other GAAP is an advantage)

• Strong SAP, BPC, FSA and/or other databases skills

Our employees are the key to our company’s success. We demonstrate our commitment to our employees by offering a competitive and valuable rewards program. Our Company’s benefits are designed to support the wide range of goals, needs and lifestyles of our employees, and many of the people that matter the most in their lives.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

no

Job Posting End Date:

05/5/2025

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