Financial Reporting and Planning COE Analyst, APAC
Job Summary
FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agricultures biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies including Dodhylex active Isoflex active rimisoxafen and fluindapyr to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. Were looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC your ideas matter. From day one youll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture supported by a culture that values integrity safety respect and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together were building a more resilient planet one innovation at a time.
Job Summary
You will play a key role in the preparation of management reporting variance analysis and forecasting delivery of annual budgets; as well as profitability analysis to support pricing and operational decisions to the APAC addition to routine reporting for the APAC region and FMCs Global Headquarters in the US you also need to provide ad-hoc financial analysis for APAC Leadership Team to support critical business decisions. You will also support commercial activities such as pricing analysis market share analysis and the like.
This role requires working in partnership with regional and global COE teams and leverage of COE resources to better achieve the below key responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintains a robust business partnering relationship with key stakeholders - Sub-Region Finance Teams Regional & Global COEs
Prepare consolidated monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages understand and explain variances to budgets forecasts & prior years. Deep dive the root causes of variances and work proactively with the different sub-regions to institutionalize improvements and remedy unfavorable performance.
Budget & quarter-end corporate presentation preparation on dedicated data sections related to Working Capital Cash Flow Bridges - Revenue EBIT and SAR Spends
Provide technical guidance to sub-regional teams & offer management reporting solutions when there is a business/operation change or when associated accounting change happens which requires good understanding among management reporting local books and consolidation
Assist with the annual budgeting process including preparation of supporting templates and consolidation of business submissions
LRP (Long Range Planning) data preparation as required together with MR&P COE Lead
Work closely with MR&P COE Lead to drive reporting and business improvement as required by leveraging SAP S4/HANA and associated planning and reporting platforms (including BPC Fiori and AFO)
Drive process improvement efforts to reduce time facilitate analysis & better decision-making
Lead project initiatives that create value-add for the finance function
Support SOX and internal audit as needed
Work with the relevant stakeholders to better understand the actual results along with the drivers facilitate consolidation of forecasts quarter-over-quarter analysis
New Product Introduction Tracking - Work with the Sub-Region Finance teams to summarize the latest view of the new launches planned for the year
Good understanding of FX and Hedging related topics
Tracking of SG&A spend - Monitor actuals and facilitate meaningful budgets & forecasts
Develop a good understanding of key levers impacting Accounts Receivable & DSO monitoring & tracking the same with relevant stakeholders on a regular basis
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in accountancy Finance Business Administration or related discipline
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of analytical and financial planning experience
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills attention to detail and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively
Ability to work in a matrix organization
Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment
Ability to work across levels within the organization and foster strong relationships with others
Solution oriented approach in problem solving
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel & Power point)
SAP S4 BPC/AFO Power BI/Tableau experience preferred
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision (self-motivated)
Ability to handle large data sets
Proficient in English
FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Required Experience:
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About Company
FMC has deep roots in the food production system worldwide – learn more about our latest advances in the future of agriculture.