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As a Lead FP&A Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our FP&A function, responsible for the classification, consolidation, and interpretation of financial data, as well as the coordination and management of financial reporting. You will be the primary business partner for one or more teams in North America, acting as the first point of contact for any issues and supporting the broader controlling process agenda. Key Responsibilities Strategic Partnership: Independently maintain collaborations in both the market and our Shared Services Center in Bangalore. Month-End Closing: Lead smooth and accurate month-end closing processes, including accrual calculations and journal entry preparation. Planning & Forecasting: Support planning and Opportunity & Risk forecasting. Spend Analysis: Analyze spend (actuals vs. plan), identify actionable insights, and resolve issues. Compliance & Control: Lead controls, ensure compliance, suggest improvements, and follow-up on implementation. Reporting & Presentations: Prepare financial reports, presentation materials, and lead meetings with partners. Budget Management: Conduct monthly meetings with budget owners to review A&P spends vs. plan, challenge assumptions, build and submit O&R regularly. Process Improvement: Proactively identify, design, and implement process and drive standardization, simplification, and automation. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a key role in financial planning and analysis for a global leader in the premium drinks industry. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with senior finance members, other GBO teams, and external vendors. Growth Opportunities: Engage in proactive improvement initiatives and build possibilities for further automation. About you Bachelor s or Master s Degree in finance / business Ideally 4-6 years working experience in a multinational environment, preferably in FMCG sector/ Shared services environment, with exposure to some of the following areas: Financial Accounting, Financial Controlling or FP&A Good experience with SAP FI /CO modules Previous experience in a business partnering role Strong Excel and financial analytical skills including the ability to provide clear, meaningful commentary Experience in internal/external/SOX audit would be a strong asset. Benefits of working here Unique Family Leave opportunity We work without border - you will work with people from all over the world You will deal with world class brand portfolio Wide variety of thematic events, afterwork activities organized by employee communities Product Allowance to purchase company products from the staff shop We won the Fittest Workplace Award, of course we have a Gym Urban legend is true, we do have a Rooftop Bar
