The Senior Financial Analyst – Regional FP&A role sits within the Regional FP&A team and plays a dual mission: 1) act as a Finance Business Partner (BP) to support a small division with strong commercial and P&L understanding; and 2) serve as a digital champion within the region, actively driving and participating in finance digitalization and process optimization initiatives.

This role offers strong exposure across functions and businesses, providing a total company view and a solid platform for future career growth within FP&A, commercial finance, or transformation roles.

This role is ideal for a high-potential FP&A professional who enjoys combining business partnering with digital innovation and wants to grow within a dynamic regional finance organization.

What you will do:

1. Finance Business Partnering (Division Support)

Act as the primary Finance BP for a designated small division, partnering closely with business leaders to support decision-making.Develop a solid understanding of the business model, key commercial levers, margin drivers, and SG&A components.Perform monthly actual vs. forecast analysis, identify risks and opportunities, and provide clear, actionable insights.Support rolling forecast, annual budget, and strategic planning processes in collaboration with regional and division stakeholders.Provide analysis on topline, gross margin, cost structure, and operating income, linking financial outcomes to business drivers.

2. Digitalization & Process Optimization (Digital Champion)

Act as a digital ambassador within the Regional FP&A team, proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight quality.Participate in and support finance digitalization projects, including reporting automation, data visualization, and planning tool enhancements.Leverage tools such as Excel, SAP, Power BI, and emerging digital / AI-enabled solutions to streamline FP&A processes.Continuously challenge existing processes and drive process simplification, standardization, and optimization.Demonstrate curiosity and passion for AI, digital finance, and new ways of working, with the ability to learn quickly and apply ideas pragmatically.

3. Other Regional Ad-hoc tasks

Will have opportunities to take on various ad-hoc tasks or projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Management.Typically 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, management reporting, or commercial finance, preferably in a multinational or matrix environment.Hands-on experience in business partnering and performance management.Technical & Analytical SkillsStrong understanding of P&L mechanics, including revenue, margin, and SG&A drivers.Solid financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; strong Excel capability is required.Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP) and data / visualization tools such as Power BI is a strong plus.Interest or exposure to digital, automation, and AI applications in finance is highly desirable.

Soft Skills & Mindset

Agile, fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.Strong ownership mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.Effective communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear business messages.Collaborative team player, comfortable working across functions and managing constructive challenges.Passion for continuous improvement, digitalization, and process optimization.

Why Join the Regional FP&A Team

Gain a total company and regional perspective, beyond a single business or function.Work closely with senior finance and business leaders across divisions.Be part of a team that values agility, digital innovation, and continuous improvement.Exposure to diverse topics including performance management, transformation projects, and strategic initiatives.A strong platform for long-term career development within FP&A, commercial finance, or finance transformation roles.

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