Group FP&A Reporting & Sytems Manager

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-->  Job Purpose: 

• Responsible with FP&A Process manager on implementation of the Group new EPM tool
• In charge of the monthly management reports and slides
• Responsible for the Group Budget & 3 Forecast: testing, data control, consolidation and validation

--> Main Accountabilities: 

• Lead role in the Group EPM replacement project: (duration 18 months /30-35% time)
  • • part of Group project team
    • responsible for defining Group FP&A requirements and preparation of written specifications
    • responsible for UAT at each stage of the project
    • design, develop and maintain dashboards & reports
    • train end-users & ongoing support
    • regular contact with international project team & external consultants
• Assist in the production & control of the monthly Group Results Reports and ExCom presentations 
• Responsible for the correct reporting structure for the monthly reporting: reporting organization, SRL set up
• Ensure correct set up for new acquisitions, divestments and mergers with local financial teams and ISM
• Take charge of the UAT, control, consolidation and validation of the Group Budget & quarterly forecasts  

The job requires regular contact with the international finance leaders, the network, all Head Office Finance departments and the ISM department.

--> Scope:

• The scope is Bureau Veritas Group wide figures.
• Contact with all Operating Groups.
• > 30 000 Business Units, > 550 legal entities, 140 countries.

--> Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Preparation, planning, organization and control are key requisites for the role given the large number of daily contacts, the amount of data treated and the tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary given the teamwork and co-ordination involved.
• Communication with the International Finance Network is very important so all written and oral communication must be done in English to a high standard. 
• Tenacity and persistence when dealing with international Finance Leaders in the network.
• Working with spreadsheets and advanced excel skills (forecasting, modelling, financial analysis…)
• Previous BI experience or wide experience with Financial reporting tools e.g. BPC, Tableau, SAP

--> Key Challenges:

• The Group FP&A faces many challenges given the wide range of contacts from Group Finance leaders in the countries to operational managers to Head Office corporate services e.g. Human Resources.
• The person must be capable of handling/ analyzing a mountain of different types of data given numerous parameters including income, expenses, capex, headcount to follow monthly.
• Collaboration and communication are of the upmost importance to effectively deal with various contacts often with conflicting deadlines and given that at least 30% of time will be for the Group EPM project (18 months).

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