Manager Financial Planning - Lyon, France - Volvo Group

Volvo Group

Entreprise vérifiée

Lyon, France

il y a 2 semaines

Posté par:

Sophie Dupont

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France

Position Description

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (FP&A Manager) for Volvo Financial Services (VFS) is responsible for financial and business analyses, guiding the business in achieving its goals, and ensuring adherence to both internal and external deadlines.

Reporting to the VP Finance, the FP&A Manager plays a key role in the consolidation of monthly results as well as actively participate in the development and consolidation of the annual operating budget and quarterly forecasts.

This individual supports in the achievement of operational efficiency. Through analysis of monthly results, they provide analysis reports that will assist management in decision-making. Through understanding the needs of the organization, the FP&A manager formulates and controls the operational budget and forecast. They are also responsible for implementing related systems and processes including improving them on a continuous basis.

This position is based in Lyon, France and is part of the VFS Europe South West, Australia, Africa which includes France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, UK, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Key responsibilities:

Manages the planning process throughout the year, including monthly shortterm forecasts along with fall and spring longterm forecasts
Oversees reserves and associated documentation for the region and collaboration with Global FP&A
Monitors and performs analysis on local market pricing assumptions, including risk and operating cost factors
Provides mentorship to analysts in applicable markets on topics such as pricing, modelling, and professional development
Creates materials and provides assistance to local market colleagues on key FP&A topics
Compiles publicly available information pertaining to competitor performance and assists in the presentation of findings to senior management
Supports the VP Finance in developing executive information, reporting and measurements for financial and nonfinancial data
Ensures that all financial transactions are controlled, tracked, reported and analyzed in a timely manner, in accordance with Volvo's Financial Policies and Procedures
Performs adhoc reporting and analysis in support of the Regional Management Team
Works successfully in a small but focused team with broad exposure to several markets
Performs other duties and special projects as required by the business

Education:

University degree or equivalent is required; MBA highly preferred
Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance such as CIMA or CGMA preferrí

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of financial modelling, planning and business analysis experience
Minimum of 7 years working experience in finance, accounting, controlling or similar
Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience in a regional environment
Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or a related industry will be prioritized
Proven abilities in Excel (expert level), PowerPoint (expert level)
Working experience in appropriate VFS and Volvo Group accounting and finance systems preferred
Working experience showing fluency in English and one other language practiced in our region (oral / written / interpersonal)
Demonstrated analytical and strategic skills including forecasting and planning
Working experience showing the ability to understand and interpret needs of different stakeholders as well as aspects of the financial services business
Ability to travel regularly (as needed) within region and occasionally internationally

Competencies:

Knowledge of financial services products and services
Superior written and oral communications skills
Strong personal credibility, integrity and ethics
Superior ability to understand and interpret needs of different stakeholders and audiences, as well as the strategic aspects of our business
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and influence at all levels internally and externally

About us
At
Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in.

As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers' evolving business.

Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets

Auto req ID
136582BR

Organization
Volvo Financial Services

State / Province
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

City/Town
Lyon

Employment/Assignment Type
Regular

Travel Required (maximum)
Occasional Travel

Functional Area
Finance & Control

24-Feb-2023