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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessMid-level FP&A with common skills and some metro appeal yields moderate candidate competition.
Core FP&A skills are transferable, but Cognos and manufacturing/global finance preference increases domain specificity.
Preferred Cognos, manufacturing/shared-services and BU finance experience make screening moderately stringent.
Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Own monthly financial closing and reporting activities using Cognos, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at business unit and vertical levels.
Support quarterly forecasting, variance analysis, and preparation of operational performance review packs and management summaries.
Lead and contribute to process improvement initiatives, including streamlining project lists and automating reporting workflows.
Minimum Requirements
Proven experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting using tools like Cognos or similar.
Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and data analysis capabilities.
Experience in manufacturing, shared services, or global finance environment preferred but not explicit.
Work Experience Required: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced with end-to-end FP&A processes including monthly close, intercompany reconciliation, forecasting, and variance analysis at business unit level.
Able to coordinate and liaise effectively with business unit finance teams and senior stakeholders for data validation and issue resolution.
Skilled in driving process improvements and automation within financial planning and reporting functions in a complex, matrixed organization.