FP&A Sales Team Leader

Reporting to the EU FP&A Manager the FP&A Sales Team Leader is responsible for leading developing and coordinating a team of FP&A analysts supporting sales and commercial finance processes across Europe. The role oversees forecasting reporting month-end closing support and analytical activities related to sales performance margins inventory pricing and operating expenses ensuring accurate financial insights and timely support for business decision-making. 

The role partners with Finance Teams across Europe Sales Controllers commercial stakeholders and other Finance partners to support planning performance management and financial analysis. It also supports the EU FP&A Manager in broader European FP&A activities and strategic initiatives providing additional leadership capacity across the FP&A organization as business needs require. 

The FP&A Sales Team Leader is responsible for coaching and developing team members coordinating team priorities and deliverables and driving standardization automation and continuous improvement across FP&A processes reporting solutions and analytical tools. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Financial Reporting Management Reporting Closing Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts supporting sales and commercial finance activities across Europe.  
• Oversee FP&A activities related to sales performance margins inventory pricing and operating expenses.  
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end closing budgeting forecasting and planning activities within the area of responsibility.  
• Review and challenge financial data assumptions and forecast submissions to ensure consistency accuracy and reliability.  
• Lead the preparation and delivery of recurring and ad hoc management reporting and performance analysis.  
• Identify and communicate key business drivers risks opportunities and performance trends to support decision-making.  
• Partner with Finance Teams Sales Controllers and other stakeholders to support financial planning performance management and business initiatives.  
• Oversee data collection validation consolidation and reporting processes within assigned FP&A activities.  
• Support the EU FP&A Manager in broader European FP&A initiatives including planning forecasting reporting consolidation activities and strategic projects.  
• Ensure compliance with company policies internal controls US GAAP requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.  
• Drive standardization automation and continuous improvement across FP&A processes reporting solutions and analytical tools.  
• Lead or participate in FP&A reporting system implementation and process improvement projects. 

Management Responsibility 

• Lead coach and develop team members to build a high-performing and engaged team.  
• Manage team priorities workload distribution and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery of objectives.  
• Provide regular performance feedback and support individual development and learning.  
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.  
• Promote professional growth and capability development within the team.  
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across the Finance organization.  
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels. 

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or a related field 
• Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English additional European language is an asset          
• 5 years of experience in FP&A Controlling Financial Analysis or Finance Business Partnering 
• Experience in a multinational shared services or matrix organization environment preferred 
• Previous team leadership people management or project leadership experience is an asset 
• Strong knowledge of financial planning forecasting reporting and performance analysis 
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience with SAP Tagetik Power BI or similar financial systems and reporting tools preferred 

Additional Information :

Reports To Title: EU FP&A Manager 

We offer:

• Remote work model
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical care including dental care
• Life insurance
• Multisport card
• Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance Christmas allowance)
• Employee referral program

If you are  passionate innovative culturally open curious and collaborative wed like to hear from you. 

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time