Department: ESI Sales FinanceLocation: BarcelonaReports to: ESI VP FP&A (site manager) and ESI Sales Finance FP&A Director (functionally)Job Purpose: Provide analytical and reporting support to the Central Europe (DE, NL, PL) Sales Controller, Sales team, DVP, and other FP&A/Finance areas to deliver top quality analysis, reports, and projections that help improve sales performance through growth and efficiency and ensure alignment with BU performance.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBusiness partnering: Oversee all finance aspects of the Sales business environment including current and future performance, identification and management of opportunities and risks. Provide financial and business insight to Central Europe (DE, NL, PL) stakeholders to drive decision making through both the formal planning cycles and proactive financial analysis to optimise Sales performance. Support the DVPs to devise and execute on strategy across the BU to drive growth and achieve business objectives, including developing appropriate staffing levels, programmes, and incentives.Strategic Planning, Operating Plan and Forecasting: Take full ownership of, and drive business insights for Central Europe (DE, NL, PL) stakeholders through regular planning and reporting cycles such as QBRs, Operating Plan, Forecasting/Pipeline analysis, and Monthly actuals analysis and reporting. Deliver Monthly Reporting and Management packs with insight and actionable items. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of commissions. Take ownership for BU data accuracy including Roll Call, Commissions, and NSE. Work with Sales Operations and DVPs to provide local guidance on, and ensure adherence to Sales Policy.Project Participation: Participate in and lead projects that support development of the ESI Sales finance function. Proactively participate in initiatives that further Standardisation and Improvement agendas in the CoE environment. Provide finance leadership and input towards tool adoption to further automate finance processes and reporting such as Oracle Incentive Commissions, Oracle CPQ, Order To Cash, and Sales database.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMatrix environment, leveraging CoESKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEMicrosoft Office skills essential; advanced level in Excel.Experience working with databases.Analytical mind.Oracle, Hyperion Enterprise, and Hyperion Planning experience preferred.Language skills – Fluent English and at least one of the following: German, Dutch, Polish.Strong communication skills.Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.COMPETENCIESCommunication and influencing.Innovation and problem solving.Financial and commercial awareness.Teamwork and co-operation.Results orientation.Flexibility and organisational commitment.Service orientation.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEQualified accountant or equivalent preferred. Degree in Accounting/Business or equivalent preferred (MBA, Master in Finance or alike is a plus). 3-4 years Financial Planning and/or Sales Control experience combined with business partnering required. Professional Working Proficiency in English plus one of the following three languages required (German, Dutch, Polish).OTHERLimited travel required.
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