Qualifications
_ Responsibilities_
Execute FP &A Transformation Strategy:
- Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for FP&A transformation initiatives, aligning with overall business goals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology adoption to enhance FP&A efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies, including AI and machine learning, to automate routine tasks, enhance forecasting accuracy, and generate deeper insights.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in FP&A transformation, including the latest advancements in AI and automation.
Drive Large-Scale Systems Transformations:
- Lead the financial aspects of large-scale systems implementations, including ERP, financial planning, and reporting tools.
- Collaborate with IT and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of new systems with existing processes.
- Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines for systems transformation initiatives.
- Oversee the testing, validation, and deployment of new systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Establish and Optimize Shared Financial Services:
- Participate in the design and implementation of shared financial services models to centralize and standardize FP&A activities.
- Develop service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for shared services operations.
- Drive process standardization and automation within the shared services environment.
- Ensure the smooth transition of FP&A functions into the shared services model.
- Optimize the shared service center for efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Process Optimization and Standardization:
- Design and implement standardized FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis.
- Identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks, such as data entry, reconciliation, and report generation.
- Develop and maintain process documentation and training materials.
Data Analytics and Reporting Enhancement:
- Enhance data analytics capabilities to provide actionable insights for decision-making, utilizing AI and machine learning algorithms to identify trends and patterns.
- Develop and implement advanced reporting and dashboard solutions to improve visibility into financial performance.
- Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all FP&A systems and reports.
Stakeholder Management and Collaboration:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including finance leadership, IT, and business partners.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, providing regular updates on transformation initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes.
- Manage change management related to process and systems changes.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, with a strong focus on transformation initiatives.
- Proven experience leading large-scale systems transformations, including ERP and financial planning system implementations.
- Experience in setting up and optimizing shared financial services models.
- Deep understanding of FP&A best practices, processes, and technologies.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Experience with financial planning and analysis software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan, Hyperion).
- Experience with AI and automation tools in an FP&A context is a plus.
- Experience with change management best practices.
Additional Information
Enabling your best to power a better media future. Our comprehensive benefits package (including health & wellness plans, 401(k) retirement coupled with a Nielsen match, a generous paid time off policy, company provided car for those who qualify, and if eligible, a discretionary incentive/bonus) is designed to be inclusive for all employees and families, and we take pride in ensuring that employees are rewarded holistically for the role they are doing and their performance.
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