.Sales Finance LeadThis role has been designated as 'Edge', which means you will primarily work outside of an HPE office.The Finance team at HPE provides world class decision support driving profitable growth and exceptional shareholder value through our commitment to operational excellence, people development, and innovation. We provide accurate and timely financial information meeting the company's regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities with unwavering integrity. Our objective is to display all business activities in a financially correct and transparent manner.In the Finance division, our reporting and controlling teams are working on tasks like asset management, financial integration of mergers and acquisitions, as well as USGAAP-reporting. Our objective is to display all business activities in a financially correct and transparent manner.Partners with the businesses to ensure that the capital strategies are operationally supported and strategically focused to secure the greatest return on investment for the global company. Gathers financial data and performs financial analyses and reporting (e.G., profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow, pricing, etc.) to influence decisions within the business and to drive cross-business initiatives (e.G., Mergers & Acquisitions). Drives the forecasting process (weekly, monthly, and long term) by analyzing trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with business- and corporate-wide objectives. Communicates and drives adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the organization's financial goals and policies. Has the fiduciary responsibility to represent financial results correctly both internally and externally. Ensures strong business controls.**_ How you´ll make your mark:_**- Provides complex and occasionally highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or a business, typically exercising a strong understanding of the business to determine the best method for achieving objectives.- Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.- Forecasts financial results within a broad scope.- Leads business initiatives, typically leading analysts across multiple sub-functions within finance.- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and policy development and engages in the design.- Represents the business unit during cross-regional or cross- functional planning processes.- Provides mentoring and guidance to analysts.**_ About you:_**- First level university degree with a focus in business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.G., CPA, MBA) preferred.- Typically 6+ years of experience as a financial analyst.- Typically experienced in more than one finance function.- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis, with advanced knowledge in one area.- Excellent analytical skills.- Preferred experience with S4, Anaplan, EAP, DAX
