FP&A Analyst Regional Service Center

FP&A Analyst Regional Service Center:

Role Purpose:

The FP&A Analyst Regional Service Center plays an important role in supporting financial planning forecasting and performance analysis across the MEAP & TR-CIS region.

This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy consistency and integrity within planning systems while partnering closely with affiliates and HQ teams to deliver high-quality financial support and standardized processes.

Major responsibilities:

RLBE System Management

• Lead the end-to-end RLBE (Rolling Latest Best Estimate) data loading process in SAC across multiple countries channels currencies and performance units.
• Ensure accuracy completeness and integrity of P&L Balance Sheet Causals and P23B submissions within defined timelines.
• Develop and maintain standardized templates and financial models to support affiliates in preparing and submitting forecast data.
• Act as a key point of contact for affiliates providing guidance on data input structure and system requirements.
• Perform data validation reconciliation and variance checks proactively identifying and resolving inconsistencies.
• Support HQ teams with RLBE validation processes ensuring alignment between affiliate submissions and system outputs.
• Continuously improve tools and processes to enhance efficiency automation and data reliability.

Portfolio Optimization & Brand P&L Analysis

• Develop and maintain Brand P&L models including robust allocation methodologies across cost components.
• Design standard input templates to streamline data collection and improve transparency of allocation logic.
• Partner with affiliates to define and optimize allocation mechanisms ensuring consistency and business relevance.
• Support affiliates in the preparation of financial decks and presentations.
• Contribute to portfolio optimization initiatives providing analytical insights to support decision-making.

Financial Processes & Operational Support

• Annual Standard Cost Cycle:
  • Lead the centralized standard cost reconciliation across SKUs.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of cost data identifying gaps and coordinating with affiliates to resolve them.
  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC ensuring consistency and quality.
• Organic Execution Model (OEM):
  • Prepare and maintain templates supporting the annual OEM cycle.
  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC ensuring consistency and quality.
• Month-End Close Support:
  • Develop and maintain models to support affiliates in sales and expense closing activities.
  • Ensure alignment between reported results and planning data.

Financial Analysis & Reporting Tools

• Maintain and enhance internal analytical tools including:
  • Statistics & performance tracking files
  • Plan-to-Actual (P2A) analysis
  • Cash flow tracking models
  • Causals analysis frameworks
• Drive automation and optimization of reporting and analysis files to improve efficiency and usability.
• Develop and maintain FOC (Free of Charge) analysis models integrating them into sales upload tool to assess real-time impact on margins.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail accuracy and data integrity.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with SAC is a plus).
• Ability to manage large complex datasets across multiple dimensions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-country environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within specified timelines.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics or related field.
• 13 years of experience in FP&A financial analysis or similar roles.
• Experience in a regional or Service Center structure is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with forecasting planning cycles and financial systems.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.