Seeking a high potential candidate to join the corporate FP&A team to support reporting and analytical needs of the GTO business function within corporate finance.

As a key member of the GTO Finance team, working closely with the SD GTO Finance and key GTO finance partners, his role will support FP&A reporting, consolidation and finance projects including process improvement and lean initiatives.

The role will also support respective business leaders in achieving functional financial targets, including proposing, driving & tracking efficiency actions to deliver annual plan and revised forecasts through the year.

As the functional finance leader, this role will support headcount planning, forecasting and tracking for a large multi-geography team and is responsible for timely & accurate closure of books, budgets and monthly forecast submissions, financial and management reporting, compliance with accounting policies and business & function reviews with the GTO Leadership team.

The role will also lead and participate in various ongoing and new GTO global initiatives such as Investment Governance and IPS (Infrastructure Platform Software) as well as look t harmonise and streamline financial processes such as headcount planning and forecasting.

Essential Functions

•    Create and update standardized monthly reports and perform analyses of financial results
•    Partner with Corporate Function Leaders with cost management: annual budget preparation, monthly forecast, monthly results review, ad hoc projects
•    Assist in the development of Functional Operating review presentations with Sr. Leadership
•    Assist in the development of investment appropriations requests
•    Collaborate with various functional and technical teams to drive the development and improvement of FP&A processes and systems
•    Participate in the implementation of strategic initiatives and plans for GTO
•    Track and monitor cost efficiency and Boost initiatives 
•    Develop specific business metrics that support timely and actionable information flow for daily operational and long-term strategic planning purposes.
•    Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for GTO consolidation. Analyze and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
•    Prepare and present formal forecasts and budgets based on guidelines from Corporate Finance and GTO Business Unit Finance Leader.
•    Monitor performance against forecast and budget goals; carry out related analyses; explain significant variances; determine financial strategies to meet financial goals and direct internal management reporting.
•    Identify and monitor areas of risk and/or opportunity and their financial impact on the business/function.
•    Direct financial reporting and other policy development/integration of new corporate initiatives.
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's Degree Req
•    CPA - Certified Public Accountant CPA qualified (or equivalent) Req
•    10 years’ overall experience with 5 years in business partnering, financial planning & analysis, and finance Req
•    Equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Req
•    Prior experience in headcount forecasting particularly large volumes.
•    Strong technical accounting skills, knowledge of US GAAP.
•    Technical proficiency with financial application software is essential; Hyperion/Peoplesoft/SAP.
•    Strong knowledge and working experience of Microsoft Office applications.
•    Strong analytical and numeracy, problem solving skills.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong leadership and focus.
•    Proven record of results working with senior management in a consultative business approach.
•    Strong project management skills and the ability to translate business issues into financial requirements.
•    Ability to influence outcomes and manage multiple deliverables/priorities in parallel  
•    Ability to create compelling, concise executive briefing material to drive effective decision making
•    Ability to lead, influence and motivate others.
•    Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
•    High integrity levels and self-confidence.

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