[Hiring] FP&A Specialist @MSD

Role Description

The FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Specialist sits within the Regional FP&A team in NCE (Northern and Central Europe). It works closely with markets to support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis. The position reports to the NCE FP&A Lead. These roles have a focus on continuous improvement and process enhancement, working alongside with the local finance teams and regional teams.

• Financial Planning and Forecasting:
  • Collaborate with Finance teams & Regional teams to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Include forecast data from Finance Business Partners and support areas into company forecasting systems; validating planning assumptions & ensuring accuracy of planning inputs (gross to net, pricing, sales units, expenses and headcount).
  • Provide additional support to Finance Business Partners during forecast cycles.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Prepare reports (both standard and ad-hoc) from company forecasting and actual reporting systems to share with local and regional stakeholders.
  • Conduct financial analysis, such as profitability analysis, cost analysis, and trend analysis, to support decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Support mid-month sales estimates and monthly close processes.
  • Provide additional support to Finance Business partners and Business stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement and Process Enhancement:
  • Work with regional colleagues to maintain a consistent and efficient process which is aligned with how work is done in other markets, sharing & leveraging best practices.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, improve financial reporting, and enhance data accuracy and integrity.
• Other Responsibilities:
  • Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise and analysis to support decision-making.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and incorporate relevant changes into financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and advanced Excel functions
• Familiarity with financial systems and software (e.g., LPT, BPC, SAP, PowerBI, Planning Dashboards)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights and recommendations
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong business acumen and understanding of key drivers of financial performance
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment
• Bring a high level of energy and desire to contribute to the creation of a high performing FP&A team
• Ability to work remotely from a centralized location

Requirements

• Audits Compliance
• Budgeting
• Capital Budgeting
• Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Management Controls
• Preparation of Financial Reports
• Stakeholder Management

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