Chief Financial Operations Specialist

Financial Planning and Analysis Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Finance Partner to join our Financial Planning and Analysis function. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis activities across a number of functions/products, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and facilitating informed decision-making by senior management.

The successful candidate will add value and improve operations by providing effective commercial procedures, or initiating change, to ensure key operational, commercial and financial targets are delivered. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and sound judgement.

This is very much a strategic role. Information and reporting are just the tip of the iceberg. What really matters is the ability to see the value in the information provided and to inspire others to make use of it.

Key Responsibilities

• Active participation in the implementation (and improvement) of the group-wide financial planning process, including annual budgeting, forecasts, and long-range strategic planning
• Coordinate with business unit leaders and finance teams to gather inputs, assumptions, and drivers for financial models
• Analyse financial results, variances, and trends to provide insights and recommendations to senior management
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to executive leadership

Functional Business Partnership

• Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all senior managers and their teams
• Support business leaders and their teams understand their financial performance
• Deliver strong insights into functional performance to drive budget owner accountability and detailed insight into what is driving consolidated financial performance
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate strategic initiatives, investment opportunities, cost optimisation and business performance
• Conduct financial modelling, forecasting and scenario analysis to assess potential outcomes and risks associated with strategic decisions
• Collaborate with business units to develop performance metrics and dashboards for tracking key business drivers
• Monitor actual financial results against forecasts and budgets, identifying deviations and drivers of performance

Process Improvement and Optimization

• Contribute to the review and enhancement of FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Work collaboratively with FP&A team members & cross functional teams to implement best practices in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis to enhance decision-making and resource allocation
• Lead initiatives to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting, leveraging technology and automation where applicable

Teamwork and Communication

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the FP&A team and the business unit responsible
• Ensure effective communication and coordination with other finance and business functions to support organisational goals

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with a track record of achievement
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial information to diverse audiences
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and contribute to the development of organisational strategy
• Comfortable with ambiguity and being part of deeply complex strategy discussions while maintaining operational excellence
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise and work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic and changing multicultural environment

Benefits:

• 21 days annual leave (additional days based on years of service: up to 25 days)
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave (10 days top-up to statutory allowance per year)
• Maternity Leave (18 weeks top-up to statutory allowance per case)
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English Language courses fully covered by the company upon Manager's approval
• Premium Private Health Care
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Onsite gym and spa
• Free parking close to the offices, based on availability
• Free drinks-equipped kitchen in every floor building
• Hellenic Bank benefits
• Employee discounts (e.g. restaurants, bars, etc.)
• Personal Gaming Account
• Onsite canteen with subsidised prices for food and drinks
• Company events, Social Clubs
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - You can recommend the best talents to the company and receive a reward

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