Works collaboratively with business unit leadership to plan, execute and consolidate the annual planning (budget and long-term plan) and forecast processes. This includes identifying opportunities and gaps to plans and helping leadership to drive actions and solves.
Works with the FP&A CoE and commercial finance teams on assembling, analyzing, and presenting financial information.
Works with the FP&A CoE on global initiatives to advance and improve forecasting and planning processes through process redesign, technology improvements, and/or training of finance staff. This includes developing the process and procedures for utilizing standardized global financial tools and changes in the way the planning or analytical processes are employed.
Ensure integrity, financial control, SOX compliance, and proper approvals and accounting treatment in line with policies and procedures for all related key activities
Manages two Senior Financial Analysts, one Financial Analyst III, and one Rotational Analyst, helps give direction to CoE support team and supports the talent and capability within the team.
Bridging of actual results to forecast, budget and prior year, as applicable, ensuring all major P&L components are properly recorded and adequately explained and communicated.
Participating actively in projects and ad-hoc analysis/questions related to divisional reporting, pricing, COGS, etc.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business (or related)
7+ years finance experience with a minimum of 5+ years of senior level financial planning / analysis, commercial / sales finance or accounting experience required.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
In-depth knowledge of FP&A.
Working knowledge of sub-functions across Finance Function (Shared Services, Commercial Finance in Units/Regions, Finance & Treasury, Tax, etc.)
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of financial and analytical techniques required.
Ability to influence and interact effectively with all levels and areas of the organization is required.
Adaptability
Work well under constant pressure and critical deadlines.
Proven experience to be able to articulate difficult ideas and concepts through concise verbal and/or written communication
Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of financial and analytical techniques
Proven ability to apply discretion and prioritize competing agendas
Proven experience in being able to build and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders
Strong technical Finance understanding and business acumen
Proven ability to interpret data, order and assess its value and present the findings to the relevant stakeholders concisely

Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Director, FP&A – Americas Flavor Solutions

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