Global Process Owner

1 month ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Insignis Talent Full time

**Global Process Owner (Financial Planning and Analysis)**
- Location: Edinburgh
- Salary: £50,000-£66,000
- Fixed-term, 2 years
- Hybrid-remote; 1-2 days per week onsite

The main objective of this role is to lead the enhancement of processes, tools/systems, data structures/cost allocation methodology, and standardised management reporting for Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities.

As the Global Process Owner (GPO) for FP&A, you will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of efficient and effective processes and tools to generate accurate management reports, budgets, plans, forecasts, and related analyses. These deliverables will support well-informed business decision-making.

You will align FP&A processes with the organisation's strategy, objectives, and operating environment, driving continuous improvement and leveraging technology to establish best practices. As a change advocate, you will work towards consolidating existing methods and tools into a standardised global FP&A methodology.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement standardised FP&A processes and tools to enable accurate and timely management reporting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and analysis.
- Ensure that FP&A processes align with the organisation's strategy, objectives, and operating environment.
- Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, leveraging technology and best practices.
- Establish collaborative relationships with Shared Service providers, ensuring accountability and driving improvements.
- Challenge senior stakeholders to ensure consistent, clear, and efficient management reporting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and analysis that align with business needs and corporate objectives.
- Engage with change initiatives to ensure that FP&A activities remain relevant and effective.
- Lead the approval process for any changes to FP&A processes, collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure relevance and adequate change planning and training.
- Lead the development and introduction of new FP&A planning tools, integration with SAP, and future implementation of a new ERP solution.

The FP&A Global Process Owner is a vital member of the finance function's Global Process Owners team. You will oversee global processes within the organisation's complex matrix structure, including Strategic Business Units, subsidiary entities, geographic locations, and corporate functions. The diverse reporting requirements from subsidiary entities and donor-funded projects contribute to the complexity of the role.

The organisation is undergoing a finance transformation program, and as the GPO, you will play a key role in designing and implementing efficient FP&A processes within the new Target Operating Model. Effective collaboration with senior stakeholders and the center of excellence is crucial.

Key Priorities:

- Build networks and relationships across the organisation, SBUs, global FP&A teams, Center of Excellence, and Shared Service centres.
- Analyse and consolidate existing FP&A activities, methods, and tools to establish a standardised FP&A management reporting, budgeting, planning, forecasting, and analysis framework.
- Develop changes to FP&A data structures and cost allocation methodologies for management reporting.
- Support the implementation of new Global Finance governance arrangements and drive business changes for FP&A methodology and tools.
- Develop the business case and scope for a new Planning & Reporting tool.
- Manage stakeholder relationships and stay updated on corporate developments and new initiatives.

Main Accountabilities: Leadership & Management:

- Design and implement standardised FP&A processes and tools
- Support the implementation of new governance arrangements for FP&A processes and tools.
- Maintain and update master data to ensure report integrity and accuracy. Document processes, develop training materials, and deliver training to relevant stakeholders.
- Define service level agreements and KPIs, monitor performance, and address underperformance.
- Stay updated on emerging best practices and technologies, implementing platforms and technologies that support process standardisation and automation.

Consultancy, Analysis & Problem-Solving:

- Establish FP&A data structures and cost allocation methodologies for management reporting.
- Design and monitor key performance indicators and metrics to assess FP&A process performance and identify areas for improvement.

Relationship & Stakeholder Management:

- Promote change in FP&A methods, systems/tools, and processes across the organisation.
- Act as a business partner to SBUs and Regional colleagues to align FP&A activities with organisational changes.

Strategy and Planning:

- Understand corporate and transformation strategies, objectives, and operating environment to develop efficient and effective FP&A processes.
- Provide timely and accurate management information to support business decision-making.

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