Global Process Lead - FP&A

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
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** Job Description**# We are currently searching for Global Process Lead, FP&A a critical role reporting in to Head of Group Performance responsible for leading global FP&A finance transformation initiatives. The role will lead the design and improvement of FP&A processes and systems across Brambles, be responsible for ensuring the project management and delivery of the key Finance Transformation activities within FP&A which will include the creation of a global COE model, the creation of a global hub, which will drive further standardisation and automation and lead the implementation of project “Prime” – the implementation of SAP Analytics across our FP&A teams
** Key Accountabilities
*** Set the strategy for FP&A with the Business Unit CFO’s and FP&A leads including annual and four-year plan covering outsourcing, technology and processes.
* Development and update of FP&A processes and policies to be implemented at the Global level improving standardisation and automation. This will include the documentation of process maps and controls matrices.
* Support the implementation, training, monitoring and enforcement of FP&A policies in the regional teams.
* Systems owner for key FP&A systems including SAP Analytics, owning the client relationship, roll out / implementations of new systems or functionality, driving automation and any systems upgrades.
* Work with the Technology Services team to support the review, prioritisation, implementation and testing of FP&A related systems, projects, upgrades and enhancements. Develop the Technology Road Map for FP&A with the Group Head of Performance. Focus on automation and reducing manual work.
* Responsible for the Prime Project (SAP Analytics). Responsible for implementing Prime with the regional and Corporate FP&A teams in the first phase and developing a road map and implementing future phases.
* Responsible for leading the cash flow forecasting model and ensuring the agreed improvements are deployed across the business.
* Finance Transformation for FP&A:
Activity analysis – lead the activity analysis for all regions covering areas within the scope of finance transformation to understand and document the activities and workload of the current team. Process Design – oversee the design and standardisation of core processes including the documentation of process maps and control matrices as well as SOP’s.
** Experience & Skills
*** A bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent
* Ability to operate effectively across a matrix and wide range of leadership styles, being an effective influencer and persuasive spokesperson across the entire organisation
* Technical FP&A expertise
* Credibility and gravitas across strategic, financial, and operational discussions at a senior level
* Decision maker, driven by objectives, solutions, and results.
* Strategic and critical thinker, anticipate & provide scenarios for different problems.
* A deep understanding of how businesses work with the ability to see the big picture#
** Remote Type
** Hybrid Remote# #
** Skills to succeed in the role
** Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Disruptive Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Influencing Skills, Leading Change, Operational Excellence, Prioritization, Process Optimization, Strategic Thinking
** We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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