The APAC S&T finance Deputy Manager is responsible to lead and manage Month End Close and Monthly Forecasting P&L NZ Market in ANZ BU and Bottom up Operating Cash Flow (OCF) for all markets in ANZ BU. This individual will be responsible to work closely with the APAC S&T team and with the function lead in ICC. He will be responsible to support Month-End Close, Forecast, & Reporting. He will also partner wth ICC Manager in discussions with senior stakeholders to make recommendations on savings and present financials with meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

Adhere to monthly timelines of Month-End close, Forecast & Reporting
Download reports from SAP and generate P&L share Executive Summary for NZ Foods Market
Ensure that the numbers in reports are reconciling with source systems
Work closely with BU to finalise Forecast P&L, whilst supporting the function owner in ICC
Support BU in preparing Monthly performance Deck
Prepare Quarterly Bottom up OCF for ANZ BU and finalise with BU Partners
Support standardization and optimization
Improve the ways of working across the team by identifying opportunities
Partner closely with ANZ BU FP&A teams to ensure accurate P&L reporting and adherence to processes
Develop an understanding of different global functions financial objectives to effectively play a key role as a business partner
Promote and adhere to ICC ways of working, culture and values
Participate in Monthly Governcae calls, discuss on what went well and impovements in Ways of Working

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with strong preference for CA with FMCG experience
Min 6 years of relevant finance experience
Strong FP&A skills and experience of forecasting and planning cycles
Proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling) and PowerPoint with the ability to quickly learn various in-house software applications
IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) and HFM experience highly preferred
Skilled at collaborating across cross-functional teams and with a multicultural experience
Should be a good team player

Ability to work as a team player and support cross functional teams
Strong attention to detail; highly organized, with exceptional planning and time management skills
Results-oriented, able to complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Adaptable to multi-cultural environment
Strong ability to influence and work through others to effectively navigate matrixed organization while ensuring that necessary stakeholders are informed
Ability to handle high-volume multiple priorities under pressure and be self motivating