Finance Analyst- FP&A
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Job Location:
Breda - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
As an FP&A Analyst you will play a key role in delivering transparency and insight across Lamb Westons performance
management framework with a strong focus on SG&A. You will provide accurate timely and insightful management reporting
to support strategic decision-making. Based in Breda you will be part of the Controlling team working closely with controllers
and cross-functional stakeholders.
What do you do
- Work closely with the controllers in his/her AOR: Period-end business reporting SG&A Financial planning & analysis
- Process improvement projects Analyse and summarize periodic variances between actual results current estimateplan and prior year Budgeting & forecasting;
- Key user in SAP and BO in his/her AOR;Support a high level of financial forecast accuracy;
- Analyse current and expected business operations signals improvement areas and supports improvement actionswithin AOR;
- Drive structured reporting & financial modelling within their AOR through efficient and effective use of the Business;
- Objects reporting platform;
- Responsible for planning coordination and maintenance of the forecasting and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) process for his/her AOR;
- Apply internal control framework and control problem areas to ensure reliability of reporting within AOR;
- Support & drive ongoing & ad-hoc requests & projects within the business.
- Prepare SG&A-focused dashboards and presentations as part of Business Navigator process.
Maintain further develop and anchor relationships with all internal stakeholders in order to create awareness of the
importance of excellent business planning and control for the success of our company and to make finance integrated
part of the thinking and acting of all employees.
Drive awareness for further develop and implement an empowerment based performance culture.
What do you bring
- Bachelor level in Finance Controlling Business Administration or equivalent
- At least 4-6 years of relevant professional experience in a controlling role in international environment preferably FMCG / Agri / Agro companies;
- Business acumen and affinity within at least the AOR;
- Prior experience in Controlling and FP&A considered advantageous;
- Good knowledge of best practices and finance/ controlling excellence;
- Basic understanding of Risk management and Corporate Governance practices;
- Strong analytical skills Excel modelling skills and attention to detail (accounting and reporting accuracy);
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and an advanced knowledge of business concepts;
- Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers peers and effectively managing those relationships;
- Problem-solving analytical and prioritization skills;
- Ability to work fluidly with data and across systems;
- A professional planned and organized way of working along with an objective and pragmatic approach;
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work productively within a dynamic working environment;
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and change;
- Good level of SAP experience required;
- Good level of Business Objects experience required;
- Knowledge of tools such as BPC considered advantageous;
- Fluent in English both spoken and written secondary modern languages including Dutch are consideredadvantageous.
Interested
If you are interested in this position and joining a fast-growing ambitious and sustainable company please click on the Send
application button and apply! For more information about this position please contact Suzanne Koetsheid by
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .
