We build. We create impact. The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in the North American region.  You will report to the VP - Finance Americas and will be part of the FP&A team based in North America but with colleagues and stakeholders across multiple time zones.This role is uniquely positioned to partner with the business to contribute significantly to the strategic planning and growth of the business.This is a varied role in scope, entailing tracking and understanding daily/weekly/monthly financial performance, as well as producing monthly forecasts, reports, and annual budgets.Lead and support the preparation of sales forecasts and budgeting processes in North American region. Work closely with sales and operation teams to ensure the alignment of financial plans with business objectives. Analyze historical trends, market conditions, and other relevant data to provide actionable insights for accurate sales forecasting.Create strong business partnerships with various functions (Sales, operations, manufacturing…) and with a broad and diverse group of business partners, including C- levels and senior members of management. Provide guidance on financial implications of sales plans and recommend improvements for cost optimization and revenue growth.Understand, impact, and influence business decisions through detailed financial analysis. Leverage data visualization techniques to present financial data in an easily digestible format for stakeholders at all levels. Define and report on KPIs for business partners, bringing insights to help inform strategic decisions.Identify opportunities for streamlining sales planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. Implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.Perform monthly business reviews to provide team visibility, facilitate financial projections and provide value-added financial knowledge.Collaborating with Accounting SSC in Paris to ensure proper monthly closing: cut-off entries, reconciliation of inventory positions with sales and purchasing, and accruals on calculated expenses.Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by senior leadership.
