This role is responsible for providing timely financial analysis and management reporting / support to one of our Business Unit, ensuring there is continued financial control, planning and analysis in addition to assisting the European Leadership team in ensuring the objectives of the Business Unit are met.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: 

Assist with detailed analysis and reporting to aid the development and execution of Business Unit plans and strategies, including Annual Budgets, PORs, Presidents’ Councils Active participation in month and quarter end close routines (incl. Financials and POR), ensuring major variances are understood, investigated and explained to management, and month end deliverables are met in an accurate and timely manner Own European Measurement and Analytical Gross Profit and SG&A reporting, prepare related bridges and analysis to FP&A Manager and VP of Finance Take full ownership and conduct periodic GP reviews for Actuals and re-assessments for POR Own the Sales Companies P&L, prepare related bridges and analysis to FP&A Manager and VP of Finance Own the Price Cost and Hedging programs with periodic review and quarterly updates Take full ownership and conduct periodic inventory reviews for Actuals and re-assessments for POR Assist in the preparation of Financial Presentations and Reports by the VP of Finance or other members of the Measurement Solutions European Leadership team Alongside the other team members, act as replacement for the FP&A Manager, during vacation or absence Provide routine and ad-hoc analysis and projects as required by the FP&A Manager, VP of Finance or European and Worldwide leadership teams Communicate effectively with direct management, WA HQ Finance personnel and WW BU Finance personnel

  

Who You Are:

You show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You are the first to spot possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key accounts.

 

For This Role, You Will Need:

Relevant university degree with at least 5 years relevant work experience Fluent in English (written and spoken) Good knowledge of working with financial statements: BS, P&L, TWC, business plans and financial reports Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial trends, prepare reports, business correspondence and procedures Familiarity with the US GAAP is advantageous Expert level use of MS Excel, PowerPoint, HFM knowledge is advantageous Willingness to work flexible hours according to job requirements, particularly during month close Motivated, ambitious and team player Proactive, taking ownership and independent, with a willingness to learn Strong analytical skills and detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: