Group Lead, GBS - FP&A Global Excellence

Job description

1. Strategic Partnership & Transformation Collaborate closely with the FP&A Global Process Lead to develop and execute the FP&A strategy within GBS; Provide thought leadership on process innovation, future operating models and transformation priorities; Analyze industry benchmarks and internal performance data to recommend improvements that align with company objectives; Design, lead and implement standard global FP&A processes, templates and best practices across business units and regions; Support and maintain global process documentation, SOPs and training materials; Support transition planning and operational readiness for new GBS deployments; Assist continuous improvement initiatives leveraging

Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies; Establish controls and governance frameworks to monitor adherence and compliance to FP&A processes; Collaborate with IT, Digital Finance and external vendors on tool enhancements and issue resolution; 1.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field; Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) or Finance certification (CFPA, CFA, CPA, CMA) are plus; 10+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Controllership, Process Excellence or any Finance related area; Proven experience in managing FP&A processes and service delivery within a GBS or shared services environment; Strong background in leading global initiatives regarding process design, preferably within a multinational food or consumer goods company; Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working in a matrixed organization; Good leadership and project management skills with a track record of successfully driving process improvements; Proficiency in excel and FP&A systems (e.g.

OneStream, Board, Anaplan), ERPs (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau); Expertise in process automation, digital transformation, and lean methodologies is a strong asset. Focused on standardization, efficiency, and quality in service delivery;