Manager II, Financial Planning & Analysis

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES OF POSITION: 

Advisor: 

·  Advise and support key stakeholders in relation to FPA matters, in particular, matters of material nature 

·  Advise and support system and process matters that may impact FPA activities and the ability to report timely and accurately 

·  To advise and engage with key stakeholders, in particular group relating to India FPA matters 

·  Advocate / Educate the finance role, in particular FPA, to identify areas to improve performance based on appropriate analysis being conducted   

Reporting: 

·  Assist to develop and implement effective reporting and analysis to improve understanding of actual and forecast performance, to drive future financial performance 

·    Assist Corporate  with rollout and implementation of consistent and unified reporting  

·   Co-ordinate budget, forecasting, monthly and weekly processes and ensure integrity of data entered into Hyperion for locations 

·   Identify effective overhead and working capital reporting/analysis to drive productivity 

·   Measure key KPIs and performance drivers of business and locations 

·   Coordinate, review and distribute weekly chargeability reports, flash reporting, Location Reporting Packs

and Location analysis to relevant stakeholders 

Governance: 

·     Ensure appropriate accountability and performance standards are met and maintain high levels of confidentiality and sensitivity 

·    Maintain high quality of presentation, clarification, and accuracy with all information disseminated 

·     Maintain  an  effective  internal  control  framework  to  highlight  and  manage  risk  by  providing  an independent assessment of the health of the business ,Ensure the necessary review and pressure testing  of presented information for budgets, forecast, monthly and weekly information is conducted before issuing to the necessary stakeholders. 

Supporting: 

 As required and requested, provide the analysis reports to key stakeholders, including finance Director, group etc. 

·  Where required, ability to fill up vacancies in India FP&A team and in broader team. 

·  Liaise with Location Finance Managers in the budgeting, forecasting, monthly and weekly reporting process          

·   Responsible for completing (timely) assigned analytics for key stakeholders e.g. Finance Director, Business Heads, etc. Continuous Improvement: Invest time to improve systems & FPA activities to focus on automating activities / process where possible  

·    Identify improvement and productivity in global, regional and location FP&A processes, improving qualitywhilst reducing cycle time 

·     Develop  new  /  where  possible  reporting  models  to  support  business  requirements  for  scalable

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

Job Specific: 

·   A qualified accountant with a track record of success and significant financial experience across FPA and/or commercial support 

·   Experience in a large publicly traded company, multi-location environment (similar industry/sector is advantageous) 

·   Implement and monitor processes, to deliver improved analytics to the business to support management decisions                                                                                                   

·   Ability to flex between a strong eye for the detail and recognising the bigger picture 

·   Ensure compliance with WorleyParsons policies and procedures. Supports internal and external Audit processes                                                                                                   

·   Identify improvement opportunities in relation to People - Process - Technology  

·   Experience with a large ERP environment such as Oracle, SAP or Hyperion 

·   Excellent interpersonal and people management skills with strong influencing ability and the ability to gain the confidence of senior management at global, regional and location level Standard Competencies:

·     Understands how the business delivers value to shareholders, what drives profitability and what

increases growth 

·     Negotiates successful outcomes that achieve the required objectives and have the support and acceptance of all parties 

·     Pro-active, goal oriented with excellent attention to detail 

·     Effectively manages change to work tasks and the work environment, and assists others with adapting to change 

·     A person of integrity who is trusted by others and consistently high level of commitment 

·     Able to identify issues, problems and opportunities; make timely decisions; develop appropriate and innovative solutions; and ask for assistance if required 

·     Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups, and make presentations when required 

·     Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn and continuously improve on performance