Director of Financial Planning and Analysis/ Fp&a

**ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions** is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis for our Hospitality business area in Latin America to join our team.We are looking for someone who has the ability to work with large amounts of information, synthesize trends and insights, and communicate findings to an executive audience. You will have the ability to collaborate with business partners to transform operational data into insights, build working models to foresee challenges, and influence others to take action. We're looking for someone with demonstrated analytical experience who can operate independently and proactively, identify outliers, and use sound reasoning and logic to make decisions.**What Will Be Your Responsibilities**- Partner with cross-functional business counterparts to develop annual business plans and analyze year-to-date performance and historical trends; collaborate with responsible parties to develop action plans to close any identified gaps- Work cross-functionally with key partners in marketing, operations and analytics to develop business insights that uncover audience growth levers and opportunities to improve customer value- Update weekly and monthly presentations and provide relevant context for business reviews with leadership- Lead, innovate, and execute a range of value-creating projects to drive superior business results; ad hoc projects include data analysis, insights generation, and communication of results- Assist with the monthly close process by downloading actuals and comparing to budget and forecast. Provide variance explanations to help operating areas as well as our financial operations understand the drivers of our business each month- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform cost and profitability analytical studies- Develop presentations and analytical material to be presented to senior and executive management- Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates- Work with Regional operators to set and track operational goals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis- Develop sales and expense operational reports for field sales- Lead the preparation and execution of the annual operating budget, monthly re-forecasts, and monthly financial reporting to provide transparency and insight to the business- Develop and implement long-term decision-making models to drive meaningful insights and actional recommendations for the CEO- Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and implement plans for systems, processes, and investments designed to accommodate the growth objectives of the company- Develop, monitor, and communicate key performance measures that support the company's strategic financial objectives- Define the strategic direction by identifying clear and measurable strategic KPIs- Perform special analyses to support strategic business decision making, including financial analysis in support of strategic initiatives, capital investments, changing business models, acquisition activity, pricing models, etc.- Assist in modeling and analyzing the inventory and stock levels while maintaining appropriate levels of reserves per company policies.- Provide leadership, guidance and support in reviewing and analyzing monthly results and forecasts, including reporting to leadership teams, highlighting areas of concern, and recommending solutions- Create ad-hoc forecasts as needed during key periods to provide insights into areas of risk and opportunity and influence business strategies- Monitor contribution profit related P&L lines during monthly financial close; be able to discuss variances to forecast and plan- Drive process improvements by detecting the need for change, proactively gathering requirements, designing and developing processes, implementing change, and stabilizing process changes- Perform periodic price analysis to identify outliers and opportunities and communicate with the appropriate individuals in the organization- Have the ability to design processes working within interdepartmental teams to improve controls and P&L impact- Ensure real-time visibility of financial performance throughout the organization**Requirements**:- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices- Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting- Advance Excel knowledge, PowerBI is a plus- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP)- An analytical mind with a strategic ability- Excellent organizational and leadership skills- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities- BSc/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus**We are the ASSA ABLOY Group**Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a mo