FP&A Manager - English Speaker - SAP S4 HANA

Financial Reporting & Data Integrity

• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of monthly financial reporting, focusing on P&L, cost center reporting, and revenue analysis.
• Oversee FP&A-related close activities, including data reconciliation, accruals, and adjustments, to maintain high data quality.
• Develop and refine management packs and dashboards to provide clear, reliable insights into costs, revenues, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy in financial systems, with a focus on SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Financial Modeling

• Lead the annual budgeting process, aligning with the company's strategic objectives and collaborating with department heads for input.
• Manage quarterly and monthly forecasts, adapting for business changes, revenue trends, and evolving expectations.
• Develop and maintain financial models to predict the impact of business decisions and run "what-if" scenarios to guide decision-making on investments, cost-saving opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Support the development and execution of long-term financial strategies, contributing insights for sustainable growth.

Financial Analysis & Business Partnering

• Act as a Finance Business Partner, providing detailed financial analysis to support decision-making, including for investment opportunities and operational initiatives.
• Partner closely with Finance team and Business to offer insights and guidance on strategic projects, helping align departmental goals with overall business objectives.
• Support in cross-functional initiatives like system implementations and process improvements, ensuring financial data accuracy and alignment with business needs.

Variance Analysis & Performance Optimization

• Perform variance analysis regularly, comparing actual results to budget/forecast and identifying key drivers of performance differences.
• Explain variances to stakeholders, recommending corrective actions to realign performance with financial targets.
• Provide regular, independent appraisals of business projects, ensuring effective resource allocation and optimal project outcomes.

Cross-Functional Projects & Process Improvement

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve FP&A processes, leveraging technology to enhance forecasting, reporting accuracy, and data accessibility.
• Support or participate in cross-functional projects that impact financial data, such as system upgrades or process overhauls, ensuring integration aligns with reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Reporting & External Compliance

• Manage the reporting process for external bodies, including compliance with music royalty requirements, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Work with Group functions to ensure consistency in internal recharges and comparability in financial reporting across business units.
• Assist in preparing presentations for executive leadership, board meetings, and external stakeholders, providing clear, actionable insights on financial performance and strategy alignment.