ROLE PURPOSE STATEMENT: Support and collaborate with operational management to provide critical financial analysis and drive timely decisions for cost control and increased profitability for LSG Sky Chefs

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

BUSINESS STRATEGY, POLICIES, AND TOOLS

• Lead and/or assist, facilitate communication process regarding the North American Region quarterly forecasts and budget for all business lines
• Manage Selling General and Administrative (SG&A)/Shared Services (SSV) and unallocated expense budgeting, forecasting, and analysis process
• Drive accountability against forecasting in SG&A/SSV and unallocated expenses.
• Suggest and implement improvements in SG&A/SSV budgeting process

FINANCE AND CONTROLLING

• Responsible for SG&A/SSV expense planning, monitoring, and business decisions with area management in SAP tools
• Create and manage budget communication scheduling and forecast/budget timeline control for SG&A/SSV
• Assist in the development and implementation of control mechanisms for expenses involved in hiring regarding SG&A/SSV
• Manage workers compensation, group insurance, taxes, rent, and TIO expense planning in SAP tools
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities, including working capital, CAPEX, and cash flow
• Participate in revenue assurance audits as needed
• Oversee month end unallocated expense analyses and month end adjustments including C7s, cross-charges, statistical uploads, and SG&A/SSV updates to SAP
• Manage month end close process in regards to revenue and expense posting for SG&A/SSV
• Complete True & Correct process for AP invoices in AWARD system
• Complete monthly reconciliation of headcount for SG&A/SSV
• Understand approval threshold matrix and ensure departmental compliance

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS

• Work with business leaders to construct and manage financial plans using a consistent standard to support regional management decisions for SG&A/SSV, and region NAM unallocated expense
• Responsible for loading budgets/forecasts into SAP with a cross functional and multi-regional team support
• Develop plans and value proposals in support of revenue assurance, SG&A/SSV, and unallocated expense

LEADERSHIP

• Model corporate values and participate as required in groups, initiative and advisory bodies
• Proactively support other departments and functions as the Subject Matter Expert

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

• Compliance with internal guidelines and policies
• Cost effective processes
• Accurate and detailed auditing
• Participate in and implement process improvements
• Quality and timeliness of financial statements and monthly reporting

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required or equitable experience
• In addition, five to seven years of experience with finance/accounting and/or budgeting
• Ability to manage multiple projects utilizing strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong SAP and EPM experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines required in a fast paced environment;
• Strong knowledge of analytical software and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, etc.) required.

Required Experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting required or equitable experience
• In addition, five to seven years of experience with finance/accounting and/or budgeting
• Ability to manage multiple projects utilizing strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong SAP and EPM experience preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines required in a fast paced environment;
• Strong knowledge of analytical software and MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, etc.) required.