Global Process Lead - FP&A in London

We are currently searching for a critical role reporting to the Head of Group Performance responsible for leading global FP&A finance transformation initiatives. The role will lead the design and improvement of FP&A processes and systems across Brambles, be responsible for ensuring the project management and delivery of the key Finance Transformation activities within FP&A which will include the creation of a global COE model, the creation of a global hub, which will drive further standardisation and automation and lead the implementation of project “Prime” – the implementation of SAP Analytics across our FP&A teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Set the strategy for FP&A with the Business Unit CFOs and FP&A leads including annual and four-year plan covering outsourcing, technology and processes.
• Development and update of FP&A processes and policies to be implemented at the Global level improving standardisation and automation. This will include the documentation of process maps and controls matrices.
• Support the implementation, training, monitoring and enforcement of FP&A policies in the regional teams.
• Systems owner for key FP&A systems including SAP Analytics, owning the client relationship, roll out/implementations of new systems or functionality, driving automation and any systems upgrades.
• Work with the Technology Services team to support the review, prioritisation, implementation and testing of FP&A related systems, projects, upgrades and enhancements.
• Develop the Technology Road Map for FP&A with the Group Head of Performance. Focus on automation and reducing manual work.
• Responsible for the Prime Project (SAP Analytics). Responsible for implementing Prime with the regional and Corporate FP&A teams in the first phase and developing a road map and implementing future phases.
• Responsible for leading the cash flow forecasting model and ensuring the agreed improvements are deployed across the business.
• Finance Transformation for FP&A: Activity analysis – lead the activity analysis for all regions covering areas within the scope of finance transformation to understand and document the activities and workload of the current team.
• Process Design – oversee the design and standardisation of core processes including the documentation of process maps and control matrices as well as SOPs.

Experience & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent.
• Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation.
• Technical FP&A expertise.
• Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level.
• Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
• Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.
• A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture.

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