Own and continuously enhance GMIC funding frameworks, policies, and end to end processes covering budgeting, funding requests, approvals, accounting, and reporting.
Act as the primary finance interface for the Strategic Investment CFO, Global/Regional/ Service Line CFOs, GMIC Members and their Designees/ Deputies, Global Cash Management and Policy teams.
Review and sign-off GMIC re-imbursement requests for accuracy, policy compliance, and alignment to approved allocations; support senior level investment decisions.
Provide Subject Matter Expertise to help teams navigate through the various aspects of GMIC funding process.
Support spend vs. budget monitoring, mid year outlooks and forecasts.
Drive enterprise wide portfolio management, monitoring execution, benefits realization, and alignment with strategic and financial targets.
Drive transparency through regular reporting to the GMIC and Global Executive on portfolio performance and capital utilization.
Drive continuous improvements to GMIC funding processes and lead change enablement across regions and functions.
Prepare executive level materials, guidance, and communications for GMIC and Finance leadership forums.
Requirements
A minimum of 10+ years of relevant financial planning & analysis experience is required to perform this position.
A deep understanding of the external services offered by the firm and the overall area/regional markets landscape would be beneficial.
Professional services experience is preferred.
Able to work in a self-sufficient manner, operating across multiple projects and priorities.
A successful track record of implementing and leading key business change initiatives.
Effectively manages and coaches a small team of GDS based staff.
Demonstrates the ability to challenge assumptions and decisions in an appropriate manner.
Focused on analysis, advice and solutions that drive the continuous improvement of financial performance.
Able to synthesize and communicate detailed financial information in support of effective decision making.
Requires analytical thinking and professional skills in financial management.