OPEX Senior Analyst : Remote Eligible: Hybrid- Onsite Location(s): Madrid, ES
Additional Locations : France-Voisins le Bretonneux; Germany-Düsseldorf; Italy-Milan; Spain-Madrid; United Kingdom-Hemel Hempstead
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Location : All EMEA BSC Hubs (Spain, France, Germany, Italy, UK)
Purpose Statement : Key member of the Central EMEA FP&A Team, the OPEX Senior FP&A Analyst acts as primary business partner to the Senior European Leadership and the FP&A Director. In our matrix environment , our team has a key role around:
Supporting Senior Management in strategic and tactical decisions
Coordinating the FP&A processes across the region
Providing crisp data reporting, analytics, and insight
Challenging status quo and bringing new ideas and efficiencies
The role will focus on both OPEX (SG&A and R&D) and Headcount, putting together robust KPIs , processes, and being able to navigate complex data sets to point the right decision, while promoting process improvement . These activities occur during monthly close, plan, and forecast cycles.
Responsibilities :
Manage the regional planning and quarterly forecasting process for functional spend (OPEX and CAPEX) and headcount for our MultiDiv functions, including calendar, rollup, and analysis. This involves EMEA's Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Planning cycles as well.
Key business partner of all New capabilities Functions. Provide decision making support, scenario modeling, and results analysis.
Lead the monthly financial close by providing proactive analysis to Senior Management, system reconciliations, and contribute to the preparation of monthly / quarterly reporting packages (close deck, MBR, QBR) including variance/trend analysis.
Play a central role in the coordination of our FP&A processes with the divisional FP&A teams, FinOps, and GBS, as well as other functions such as HR analytics or Local Accounting.
Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly reporting by function for SG&A, R&D and HC.
Support Ad-hoc requests/projects from senior management as needed.
Be the lead on our cost center management efforts for the region (creation and maintenance of cost center structure).
Be the lead in our regional financial system access management (overseeing, guiding, coordination).
Be the Finance owner of our Value Improvement Program, partnering with all functions and divisions to provide analytical support and help identify and implement cost savings programs. Work across divisions, functions, and regions to understand successful programs and share best practices. Review, challenge, and approve VIPs proposed by our business partners.
Assist Corporate FP&A in the execution of companywide FP&A related initiatives. Represent the region in various projects and task forces, as required.
Support acquisition and integration efforts when necessary.
Ensure awareness and compliance with applicable standard operating procedures to meet, comply and champion all quality and regulatory commitments of Boston Scientific.
Drive compliance in all finance related matters (GIA, SOX, Statutory, monthly Closing), participate in implementing Quality requirements in all aspects of the Finance Processes.
Position Requirements :
Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting or business controlling.
Fluent in oral & written English (main working language).
Experience in working in a large company, preferably in an international environment.
Proven experience in managing stakeholders in a complex organization involving change management.
Ability to understand and articulate cost drivers, as well as potential saving initiatives.
Solid systems skills. Familiarity with Hyperion FM, SmartView, and SAP a plus. Strong Excel skills required.
Very strong financial analysis skills. Attention to detail & data accuracy.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and act in a consultative role.
Exceptional organizational & time management skills are crucial. Environment is fast-paced and multi-tasking is essential.
Strong ability to zoom in and out from the details, with a good holistic view to identify and summarize the key takeaways.
Team player with strong communication skills, used to interact with stakeholders.
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