**Job Summary**
This position requires an** analytical and self-driven** professional to support the Global Supply Chain Planning Organization in their spend management.
Some of the **_activities_** that will be performed:
- Business Reviews with L2 and L3s
- Month end close activities (gap analysis, narratives, etc.)
- Forecasting activities (Short Term and Long-Term Planning)
- Everyday interaction with Global Supply Chain Planning Organization, Controllership and other finance areas
- Master data support (creating, maintenance)
- Digital dashboards development
The analyst should be capable to solve business issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, also this analyst should contribute to the development of new ideas and methods.
**Responsibilities**
- Performs complex financial analysis for specific functions or business units, identifies issues and recommends solutions.
- Conducts comprehensive financial analysis for specific functions or business units, providing valuable analytics to support key business initiatives.
- Participates in cross-functional teams as a representative of the finance domain.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with business leaders to guide and influence decision-making.
- Supports policy and process enhancement, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and organizational growth.
- Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Provides information and counsel in the areas of controls, budgeting, and planning, return on investment decisions, and the development of overall business plans and strategies.
- Solves difficult and complex problems with a fresh perspective, demonstrating good judgment in selecting creative solutions and managing projects independently.
- Leads moderate to high complexity projects, delivering professionally written reports, and supports the realization of operational and strategic plans.
- Provides mentoring and guidance to lower-level roles, thereby aiming to enhance individual as well as organizational performance.
**Education & Experience** Recommended**
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
- Typically has 4-7 years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field or an advanced degree with 3-5 years of work experience.
**Preferred Certifications**
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
**Knowledge & Skills**
- Accounting
- Auditing
- Automation
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analysis
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Planning
- Financial Services
- Financial Statements
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Internal Controls
- Investments
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Process Improvement
- Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
- SAP Applications
- Variance Analysis
**Cross-Org Skills**
- Effective Communication
- Results Orientation
- Learning Agility
- Digital Fluency
- Customer Centricity
**Impact & Scope**
- Impacts multiple teams and may act as a team or project leader providing direction to team activities and facilitates information validation and team decision making process.
**Complexity**
- Responds to moderately complex issues within established guidelines.
