Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Job Description

Job Summary: Manage and support business planning processes, produce management information and projections, support with business cases, perform and drive continuous analysis and provide recommendations to continuous improvement of business performance. Act as a real partner working closely with the business and the finance team. Key Accountabilities: Support the monthly Business Review process: prepare/review forecast for the region, analyse and prepare reporting, prepare insight for management on business trends, growth projections and efficiency increase possibilities/initiatives Support Finance team in building up an excellent business (performance) understanding, drive follow up of actions and support filtering/reporting the key messages to Sr Mgt addressing priorities. Work with/support the FP&A Manager to continuously drive accountability (‘as if the business is our own’), promote continuous business performance improvements and promote a ‘no surprise’ culture. Promote developing an in-depth understanding of Country’s activities in the areas of revenue generation, cost per activity/service, productivity, capacity and other resource planning, capital expenditure. Drive thorough understanding of the customer base, activity levels and components affecting Country’s growth. Promote market analysis and analysis of associated price developments. Proactively communicating with all disciplines, identify risks and opportunities, educate the business with appropriate communication of significant events. Providing management information and analysis/make proposals to the business owners by collecting data and metrics and compiling the necessary reports. Support/drive a continuous improvement of management information and adjust to the actual business need. Support budgeting and the business planning process, support developing country revenue and Ebitda targets and summarize capital expenditure requirements. Support future growth projections and resource planning. Take part in Cashflow Planning and Treasury Reporting Analyse proposed capital expenditures and make proposals to the management Promote price management of new and existing customers Analyze LVA’s, evaluate sales information, determine strategic pricing options, and offer creative selling solutions to assist in closing the sales process within approved rates of return. Assist in roll out of relevant new financial systems Support Acquisitions. Ensure an up-to-date knowledge of and compliance with Iron Mountain’s policies and procedures. Promote/support strategic planning; drive sense of urgency in (over) delivering short term objectives. Perceiving primarily top-down having a good overview of things, but with a strong eye for and a natural interest in and love for detail Promote a culture of best practice Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects assigned Skills & Experience Minimum 3-5 years experience in the role of Financial Analyst and convincing relevant financial and business experience. Experience with financial accounting and control functions. Experience in BI reporting tools Working in a Global environment Excellent written and verbal communications skills Strong analytical skills Excellent MS Excel/G Sheet skills Show more Show less