Director Financial Planning & Analysis

The organisation

Our client is a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services. They help their customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. 
Their Digital Experience Group (*/dxg) is the digital solution provider within their organization and is assigned with the acceleration of the time-to-market and innovation rate of their businesses globally, by leveraging both local and centralized innovations across the company.

The position

We are looking for a Director Financial Planning & Analysis to operate within the Digital Experience Group (*/dxg) Finance team. In this role you will be responsible for running a reliable and responsive Financial Planning and Analysis function that provides the CFO of */dxg and support the Management Team of */dxg with incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making. 

The */dxg finance team consist of 14 people, based out of the US and the HQ in The Netherlands. They are an international divers team that reaches their goals through collaboration and a drive to deliver the best results.  

The Financial Planning and Analysis Director leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the financial team. Conducts financial analysis, modeling, forecasting and reporting efforts to ensure efficient financial operations. Being a Financial Planning and Analysis Director reviews analysis results, develops insightful suggestions for investment, sourcing, cost reduction and leads strategic business decisions
Additionally, the Director, Financial Planning will drive the financial integration of the */dxg managed divisional teams, drive financial and business analytics, contribute to strategic initiatives, support operational excellence and further automation and system rationalization. This position leads the finance internal customer engagement model, including building and maintaining relationships across the business units, divisions, peers, operational leaders and leadership team. 

Tasks & responsibilities

• Support the CFO of */dxg in the annual financial management, reporting and budget processes:
  • Translate strategy into a financial plan and governance structure to understand, document, and forecast the organization’s total global */dxg spend. 
  • This includes a consolidated view of total cost of technology assets & tools ownership, expense understanding and explaining comparison to internal and external targets and benchmarks. 
  • Build financial models and mechanisms to support a global and changing */dxg organization supporting multiple lines of business. 
• Lead the */dxg FP&A team and the Systems Support team (6 fte)
• Works across Finance teams to understand */dxg expenses and ensure alignment with HFM/ Tagetik/ Finance reporting standards. 
• Works with functional */dxg leaders to ensure proper financial support and adherence to 
• internally developed processes and standards. 
• Develop and maintain an integrated */dxg operational budget inclusive of all elements of global */dxg and Tech BV technology asset spend along with a clear and transparent charge-back model that reflects a common sense and fair methodology that is developed and executed in close collaboration with BU Finance. Work with the businesses to influence more flexibility and clarity in the budgeting, control and management of */dxg tools and technology asset expenses. 
• Establish and maintain */dxg financial processes, controls and governance aligned to corporate requirements and ensure timeliness and accuracy of budgeting, reporting, modeling, and forecasting. 
• Implement and harmonize project and business control.
• Lead the Finance Optimization initiative to develop simplified, streamlined financial and operating processes with adequate systems to support these processes.
• Develop and maintain a plan for projecting and documenting magnitude and timing of savings both within */dxg and related to overall technology asset costs across the enterprise that result from operational improvements and re-use. Keep an ongoing scorecard on immediate and longer-term impact. 
• Pursue a relentless focus on internal customer service while working cross functionally, division, business unit, and globally.
• Moderate domestic and international travel required (20% depending on project requirements). 
• Develop and lead on the roadmap for the */dxg FP&A and systems team. Drive and deliver improvement projects. Liaise with key stakeholders.

Candidate profile

Education

• Master or Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting;
• Preferred: RA or RC (chartered controller, chartered accountant).  

Experience, skills and competencies

• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a similar role within a multinational, matrix organization or Big 4.
• IT controlling experience is preferred
• Project Accounting, Project Finance experience/ Project Controlling 
• Strong business acumen and highly developed consulting skills; able to synthesize complex information and formulate an aligned approach and plan. Able to sort through high level of organizational, budgetary, and reporting complexity. 
• Lead by example with strong collaboration and influencing skills; able to articulate a value proposition and secure buy-in and support from key stakeholders. 
• Ability to inspire people to create measurable results; strong interpersonal skills; approachable, supportive and empathetic. 
• Effective people management skills through coaching and mentoring. 
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. 
• Flexible, “can-do-mentality”, problem solver 

The offer

They are a fast growing, financially healthy and listed organization. You will join the */dxg team in their head office in Alphen aan den Rijn and be part of a diverse, global workforce in an international and dynamic environment.

They offer you a full-time job with a competitive salary, bonus, employer contribution, a laptop, smartphone, generous contribution to your pension and outstanding international career opportunities. Furthermore, flexibility in working hours, a commitment to invest in your personal development and a great environment with fun and professional colleagues are also part of the package.

Interested?

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