GENERAL
Serve as the finance business partner for the assigned department(s).
Understand the goals of key stakeholders and provide financial support to help achieve KPIs and business objectives.
Identify and manage all financial risks and opportunities, and equip management with the tools needed to make sound financial decisions.
Promote and uphold the organization鈥檚 budget targets with all business stakeholders.
MONTH END CLOSING
Verify proper cut-off and appropriate expense recognition; coordinate the collection and posting of reclassifications from business partners and communicate these to the accounting team.
Own the month-end close process from start to finish and adhere to the monthly closing calendar deliverables.
Ensure the reconciliation and alignment of data across systems (SAP, BI, Hyperion).
Review overall national marketing actuals to ensure Field FI compliance with controlling guidelines.
REPORTING & ANALYSIS
Generate and maintain monthly financial reports for business partners, providing meaningful insights to clarify the current state of the business and its future direction.
Produce ad hoc analyses and financial models that deliver recommendations for RBNA鈥檚 leadership teams and key stakeholders.
Provide cost center and headcount reports, as well as detailed marketing financial reports.
PLANNING & FORECASTING
Coordinate the collection of Business Plan and Revised Estimate data and ensure accurate entry into web-based systems.
Develop templates for the annual Business Plan and Revised Estimates.
Monitor and manage timelines and required inputs throughout the budgeting and planning process.
Support, advise, and constructively challenge budget owners during the planning process.
Prepare best estimates for the remainder of the year.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP
Work closely with various business partners, maintaining a strong service-oriented mindset.
Coordinate phasing and deviations from the plan, not only during revision cycles but also on a day-to-day basis.
Assess new product developments and analyze their impact on financial performance.
PROCESS CREATION/FINANCE PROJECTS
Develop processes to improve cost control and increase transparency across the business.
Help create metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of sales and marketing activities.
Support global financial initiatives aimed at improving overall cost control (e.g., controlling guidelines, C4C integration, etc.).
Maintain and enhance financial hierarchies and oversee the management of related systems.