OverviewAct as a trusted partner and advisor to the business area and client group supported and drive business performance by providing detailed and insightful analysis, commentary, advice, challenge and decision supportProvide key support in either customer or supplier meetings and negotiations, by providing insights, analysis, challenge and recommendationsResponsibilitiesDevelop an in depth understanding of the business area / client group supported together with its results and the key levers that influence P& L performance for that area / groupUnderstand the drivers of historic, current and forecast performance for client group / business area and provide monthly financial analysis, insight and explanation of performance, highlighting emerging issues or trends and making recommendations on corrective actionsInterpret, explain and drive performance within the businessSupport and influence key operational and strategic decisions by providing insight and challengeTranslate operational targets into executable in-year plansPartner with client group to drive actions to meet targets (pricing, promo ROI, sales, margin, variable costs, overheads, EBITDA, working capital, ROI etc)Advise on key business planning assumptions, trade-offs and opportunities.Review actual performance (pricing, promo ROI, sales, margin, variable costs, overheads, EBITDA, working capital, ROI etc) with a view to making recommendations and provoking interventions required to drive down costs, improve margins and convert P&L into cashOwn and drive initiatives focused on closing variances with the businessEnsure business understands and delivers against KPIsFacilitate ad-hoc analysis and insights on specific issues at a strategic levelSupport strategy development by providing financial performance insights and recommendations to client group, identifying potential opportunities and / or risks through scenario and sensitivity analysisEvaluate investment options from a financial perspective to provide a long term view of the impact on key KPIs for client group / business area (. pricing, mix, sales, margin, variable costs, media costs, working capital, ROI etc)Support the management of the capex budgeting process. Accurately forecast capital spending and depreciation for the development of budgets and long term plans for capital commitments. Create multi-party reviews of proposals, ROI analysis, cash flow analysis etcIdentify and provide financial implications for all projects / business initiatives, contributing to business cases and ensuring the most profitable allocation of resources through financial insights and constructive challengeLeverage analyses provided by FP&A to drive business choices, by overlaying the commercial acumen and insightProvide insight into competitor landscape to business and FP&A teamsWork with the management team to define planning assumptions, risks and investment opportunities and ensure this is fed into a high quality and credible IBPProvide support and challenge to ensure the quality of data, working closely with other functions to improve accuracy and timelinessRegularly attend meetings with customers, key suppliers, external partners and work closely with other functions to formulate action plans which address performance gapsRecognise the importance of business and financial controls and work closely with the management team to instil accountability & cultureProvide expert opinion on key accounting judgements to help ensure the integrity of financial statements, leverage network (. financial controllers, business controllers, project accountants) as requiredReview the CSR and other management reports produced by the SSC, and provide additional insights on Review the CSR and other management reports produced by the SSC, and provide additional insights on performance and risks managementQualificationsUniversity degree or equivalentPart qualified accountant (. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) in those countries where this is applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr