Finance Business Partner

Job description**Role purpose**:Finance Operations (FinOps) is an integral part of Global Finance, supporting teams around the globe through high quality delivery across a broad range of Finance activities. FinOps operates as one connected team of c3k FTEs (c35% of Global Finance) organized around key global processes; FinOps operates in multiple locations in India, Poland, priority and network markets. FinOps is currently undergoing a significant transformation to realign existing ‘global process owners’ towards the three future pillars, namely Accounting Operations, Data Operations and regionally led Reporting Operations.Business Finance Operations (BFO) is a sub-function of FinOps and one of the aforementioned ‘global process owners’, specializing in the delivery of reports and insights for the Global Businesses - these cover revenue and sales performance, cost analysis, balance sheet management and client profitability. BFO looks to partner with in-country Business Finance (BF) teams and align to similar strategic objectives to ensure effective finance partenring to the Business.**Main activities**:- Prepare analysis, provide recommendations to seize opportunities for growth and mitigate identified risks- Oversee the development of robust analytics to support the narrative and any recommendations.- Lead in developing compelling executive presentations that recommend fact based and supported courses of action of decision makers.- Determines the financial impact of initiatives/strategic business decisions, and incorporate the impacts into future financial forecasts.- Design and produce regular and ad-hoc reports, dashboards and insights to help explain financial performance.- Collaborate effectively across borders, coordinate globally with teams in India, UK, US and more.**Principal Accountabilities**:- Review and preparation of the regional & country EXCO packs and other bespoke reporting.- Support Forecast, Target changes, Budgeting and AOP at functional and regional level. Requires good understanding of: 1) Finance Structure 2) Analytical Skills 3) Commentary writing, 4) Relationship; and 5) Senior stakeholder management.- Develop and implement automation in reporting through tools such as Python / ETR as well as develop Tableau/ Qlik dashboards and cohesively work with US teams to enhance MI to the business.- Work closely with business partners to add value on emerging priorities for the Business.- Understand Business requirements and interpret data to provide analysis driving decision-making.- High interaction and exposure to Senior Global Finance leadership in Business Finance, including Regional CFOs and Regional Business teams and countries.- Contribute or manage new projects alongside BAU deliverables.- Ensure integrity and management of data submission.- Monitor operational timeline for preparation and submissions and other internal customers.- Lead a large team of high performing team members in order to meet process deliverables, manage staff expectations, achieve efficiency in operations and maintain work-life balance and provide thought leadership.- Adherence to Group policies, audit, controls, and compliance requirements including but not limited to Declaration of secrecy, data protection act, health, safety and security, clear desk policy, etc.- Write clearly and concisely to convey information accurately and effectively especially for Business commentaries around financial performance.- Continuous review of process with the objective of improving the resource utilization, time taken and quality of deliverables. Automate process using tools like Python, Xceptor, VBA or SQL contributing towards the wider SSI initiatives.Requirements- Experience in Business, Finance or Data Analytics - qualified CA/CWA/CPA/CFA/MBA (Finance)/PGDBM-Finance/ACMA or equivalent.- 5+ years of post-qualification experience in financial / MI reporting providing value added financial analysis / commentaries.- Knowledge of retail banking, commercial banking and capital markets products a plus.- Fluent in English- Strong working knowledge of Financial Systems is key (e.g., TM1, Cognos, IMIS, HORIS and similar).- Knowledge of Tableau and Qlik and experience with TM1 preferred.- Experience in Data mining, analysis, Financial Statements, IFRS and Audit/Compliance.- Strong sense of accountability and a self-starter with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.- Proficient in the usage of Digital tools, both for automation and visualization of key output deliverables.- Good communication and ability to interact with multiple employee levels/business partners, etc.- Possess strong analytical and lateral thinking skills.- Flexibility to work in accordance with Business requirements - this may include working outside of normal hours- Strong leadership capabilities with a record of developing individuals and large teams.- Ability to learn and is highly motivated to perform