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A Finance business partner for the BU market France and Global Support Functions (GSF) in supporting overall reporting, planning and forecasting of operating expenses. Insure financial responsibilities such as the monthly close, OPEX management reporting, contribute to a successful implementation of the FBN Opex transformation and support on other strategic OPEX initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the consolidation of the Opex scope and the coordination of all actors providing input (CoE, local Finance, RtR, other stakeholders).
2. In collaboration with the other FBN Opex Managers and the CoE, drive efficiencies through further harmonisation & standardisation of Opex processes and ways of working across FBN BU.
3. Support the Opex change management process by establishing a self-service mindset (based on standardised Opex reports available on Sharepoints) across all key Opex stakeholders and budget owners.
4. Support key stakeholders in their budget follow-up including Actuals vs Plan analysis based on standardised Opex reports.
5. Ensure & maintain local anchorage by having strong review routines in place with local Finance lead.
6. Lead the preparation of the annual budget and prepare required presentations.
7. Lead the monthly closing and mid-month forecasting process including presenting the results to Senior Finance leadership
8. Provide consolidated Opex analysis & conclusions to local Finance Lead & FBN Above Market Senior Finance Management.   
9. Provide specific analysis & conclusions on critical Opex spent categories, e.g. Labour, Cars, Facilities & Travel. 
10. Ensure accurate FTE tracking and correct translation into Labour budget and its updates during outlook process.  
11. Ensure strong tracking of risks & opportunities.

Prepare ad-hoc analysis and follow up on Competitiveness initiatives.

Experiencepreferred

Post qualified experience in finance e.g. external audit.

Experience in Tracking OPEX

Comparable business partnering role experience

FMCG experience

Proficient level of English is required

Functional technical skills required

1. Performance evaluation (Advanced)
2. Data Analytics and Reporting (Advanced)
3. Financial modelling (intermediate)
4. Project & Change Management (intermediate)
5. Accounting process & system knowledge (advanced)
6. Accounting knowledge (intermediate)

Behavioural competencies preferre

1. Effective communication/partnering (Advanced)
2. Networking (intermediate)
3. Influencing (intermediate)
4. Problem Solving (Intermediate)
5. Strategic thinking (Intermediate)
6. Leading a team (basic)