ProductLife Group is urgently looking for a FPA Controller in the context of multiple recent acquisitions in Italy to act as a real link between Finance and all other business areas to integrate those companies, preparing value added financial management information and advising to facilitate improved financial performance.An FPA's main function is to transform the overarching company strategy, into a long-range plan with annual operating and capital budgets.
With the use of financial modeling, it forecasts operating and profitability performance and sets annual targets for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
By providing an annual budget, it provides management a clear picture of future performance while giving employees a direction to work towards.Reporting to the CFO for Italy Switzerland, you will have to perform a wide range of job duties and responsibilities.
The FPA role requires extensive data reconciliation consolidation, as well as variance analysis.
Additionally, coupling the use of scenario and sensitivity analysis to forecast possible outcomes and using this theoretical information to create key metrics for monitoring.These may include, but are not limited to:Analyze the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenditures, and profit margin.
Close collaboration and business partnering with dedicated Head of Business Unit and Managing Directors, to integrate newly acquired entities in the standardized process : definition of lines of businesses (LOB) to match PLG structure, data collection from external systems to streamline KPIs, etc…Analyze, explain and present findings at both BU and Line of Business (LOB) level against predefined metrics.Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variancesGather, analyze and integrate operating and financial data from different IT systems to report at group levelDevelop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecastAd-hoc business performance reportingPerform quarterly forecasting exerciseLead and animate annual budget for identified perimeterPresent the monthly and quarterly financial reports of various units and departmentsSupport management team and the Heads of Department with data-driven analysisImplement a business intelligence tool and dashboard reportsDevelop financial models and analyze them to support strategic initiativesEducationAt least a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics and preferably a master's degree in business administration (MBA), or a CFA or FPA certification.ExperienceAt least 5+ years working as a FPA controller or Financial Controller, ideally in the services industrySkillsWe are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:A Professional level of English is required.Proven experience of explaining financial figures to stakeholder from a non-finance backgroundAdvanced Excel level (VBA is a plus)Proven experience working in highly evolving environment, with the ability to integrate multiple new acquisitions per year.Experience working with data models and databasesExperience working with ERPs and analytical cost accountingExcellent verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong planning and analysis skillsAbility to prioritize and multitaskData base orientedAbility to thrive in a business partner environment #J-18808-Ljbffr
