P&BP CoE GEL Support Manager

About Us

About Financial Planning Reporting

Driving efficiency and standardization across our renowned consumer brands that enhance everyday lives—from nourishing meals to trusted household essentials—is the pivotal force of the Finance Planning & Reporting Center of Excellence (CoE). Fuelled by a culture of collaboration and innovation, the CoE is integral to our organization, championing financial excellence and strategic insight across our global landscape. We are a dynamic, agile team, relentlessly focused on enhancing our financial processes, harnessing advanced analytics, and delivering unparalleled value to every facet of our business.

We transcend traditional finance roles; we are a strategic partner where diverse talents converge to tackle intricate financial challenges, foster sustainable growth, and empower our mission to create a healthier, more sustainable world for all. By ensuring a clear line of sight between strategic goals and day-to-day financial activities, we enable efficient performance management and better business results through the collaboration of our people, processes, and systems. 

Our CoE transforms finance from a traditional back-office function into a strategic powerhouse that drives business value, as talented individuals come together to solve complex challenges, shape future capabilities, and build a better business. 

About the role

As the Manager - Planning & Reporting CoE , you will report to the lead of the Finance CoE and be responsible for driving the strategic financial initiatives that enhance our reporting and planning capabilities across the organization. You will design and implement a comprehensive framework for financial analytics and reporting that supports data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. This includes leading the development of standardized reporting processes, automating forecasting models, and ensuring the integration of best practices in financial planning. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance CoE. 

Your responsibilities

• Build and maintain standard reporting packs for various stakeholders, ensuring that key performance metrics are accurately captured and delivered on time to support informed decision-making.

• Manage the publication of dashboards and reports, enhancing financial visibility and ensuring timely delivery of insights that reflect current performance and trends.

• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support business decisions and strategic initiatives, providing clear explanations of variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast vs. budget) and highlighting key drivers behind the numbers.

• Automate forecasting processes and support planning cycle activities, coordinating data collection from various markets, validating submissions, and aligning assumptions with global guidelines to create a cohesive financial outlook.

• Provide scenario templates and centrally modelled assumptions for planning, ensuring consistency in reporting and analytics practices across teams to maintain data integrity.

• Collaborate closely with market finance teams and other CoE members to ensure a single source of truth in our financial systems, acting as a liaison to help local teams understand CoE processes and troubleshoot any data or reporting issues.

• Participate in finance transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline and improve existing FP&A processes, contributing to the standardization of report templates and the automation of manual tasks to enhance efficiency.

• Assist with ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed, such as deep-dives into specific expenses or trends, scenario modelling for strategic projects, or preparing financial decks for senior leadership meetings, turning data into actionable insights.

• Adapt and excel in a dynamic environment, demonstrating agility and teamwork while managing last-minute changes or requests, especially during key reporting periods, and maintaining a high standard of quality in all deliverables. 

The experience we're looking for

•  7 - 8 years of experience in finance, reporting, or analytics, with a preference for CPG industry experience.
• • Strong analytical skills with a focus on data interpretation and presentation.
• • Familiarity with financial planning and analysis processes.
• • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• • Proficiency in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel) and financial modelling. 

The skills for success

• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Business Partnering
• Process Improvement
• Data Visualization Skills
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

What we offer

Equality