Jobs Group Reporting and Consolidation Manager H/F

Group Reporting and Consolidation Manager H/F

One of the leader of bouding solutions for industry, our client is playing in a fast growing industry. We recruit a Group Reporting and Consolidation Manager H/F

The role covers 4 regions with sales in 44 legal entities and 39 manufacturing sites for 1.1€ billion sales.

  • CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
    • Complexity of multiple technologies and high volume of products in different segments and channels.
    • Matrix model organisation with a regional structure supplemented by global categories
    • Strong growth objectives defined, both organic and via M&A with recent acquisitions being integrated into the organisation
  • Reporting / controlling:
    • Responsible of global reporting for the GBU, consolidating data from regions, issuing for review by BU management and submission to end user, working to tight deadlines
    • Coordination, preparation and analysis of monthly results and forecasts (M+1, Quarterly) highlighting variances to objectives and working with regions to provide clear summaries of explanations and corrective actions for BU management
    • Preparation of monthly activity presentation (“RCG”) and reporting brochure of monthly performance (P&L by region, entity, segment; TWC; headcounts; capex…)
    • Analysis of Trade Working Capital, definition of objectives and follow up of achievements
    • Coordination and responsible of annual financial budgets process, regular business reviews and periodic strategic plans, working closely with the Financial Controller GBU C&C and in accordance with BU, ensuring co-ordination of the various functions and regions involved.
    • Ensures the control of activities and achievement of objectives by a regular follow up of KPI defined with BU management (NPDs, productivity and development initiatives, non-recurring items … etc)
    • Provide analysis for requests as required by GBU management,
    • Responsible for SG&A reporting, forecasting and budgeting (200 M€ total costs) at GBU level. Ensure global visibility for management, standardize reporting, processes, tools and analysis across the GBU
    • Coordinate reporting and forecasting for raw materials costs (management value analyst position), and LEAP initiatives, together with R&D
    • Responsible for SEMEA region controlling (40 M€ sales, 3 M€ EBITDA) 4 countries, in partnership with local controllers / finance organization
    • Integration of new entities
  •  Consolidation
    • In charge of consolidation of the global C&C GBU
    • Responsible for the consolidation of the EMEA perimeter, needed for financial communication purpose
    • Support GBU for specific global analysis / projects coordination at GBU level (internal controls, Ad-hoc requests / analysis)
  • BI and system
    • In charge of BI systems maintenance, consistency of data, master user for the GBU
    • C&C point of contact for projects on IT Financial systems, common BI tools etc…
  • Team Management
    • Lead a team of 3 persons, define roles & responsibilities together with GBU Financial Controller in a dynamic and growing environment

Experience :

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in finance & controlling within an industrial manufacturing environment

Competences :

  • Sensitivity to translate financial figures into business situations / stakes
  • Developed analytical skills, able to manage complex financial data, and to deliver key messages in an efficient, action-plan driven manner
  • Ability to follow up action plans and deliver solutions within agreed deadlines
  • Strong IT skills – Microsoft Office and BI analytical tools
  • Knowledge of Essbase or equivalent reporting / consolidation system (i.e. Magnitude or others)
  • Knowledge of SAP and ability to use in details the system
  • Excellent communication skills, able to work in a cross-functional multinational environment, and strong ability to communicate with top management
  • Degree level or equivalent (MBA etc)
  • Fluent in French and English