As the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, you will play a pivotal role in Nokia's FP&A organization, leading complex financial planning, analysis and performance management initiatives. Your expertise will be instrumental in providing senior-level decision support, developing advanced financial models, and challenging assumptions to drive business success. This role offers an opportunity to directly support the business, as well as shape FP&A practices and continue your development as a finance leader in a dynamic, global environment.
Responsibilities- Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for key business areas, ensuring accurate and timely insights.
- Provide strategic decision support to senior leadership, offering financial performance analysis and recommendations.
- Develop advanced financial models and scenario analyses to aid leadership in long-range planning.
- Challenge business assumptions and connect financial and operational drivers to improve performance.
- Own and communicate high-impact management materials, presenting insights to senior stakeholders.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration, building strong stakeholder relationships and acting as a trusted FP&A advisor.
- Drive continuous improvement and digitalization of FP&A processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Champion the adoption of modern FP&A technologies, automation, data visualization, and AI-enabled analytics.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulations, maintaining high standards of integrity.
Must Have:
- Master's degree in finance, or other relevant field.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, business control, or a similar role.
- Proven track record of leading complex financial analysis and planning in a global context.
- Strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.
Independent, structured leadership style with strong collaboration skills and a global mindset.
It would be nice if you have:
- Experience with advanced analytics, automation, data visualization, and AI/ML in finance is an asset.
- Hands-on approach, combining strategic vision with practical execution and ownership of key deliverables.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to build strong cross-functional relationships.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in finance or other relevant field.
- 7 to 10 years of experience in finance, FP&A, business control, or similar role.
- Proven track record of leading complex financial analysis and planning in a global context.
- Strong business acumen, excellent communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in financial modelling, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving.
- Independent, structured leadership style with strong collaboration skills and a global mindset.
- Experience with advanced analytics, automation, data visualization, and AI/ML in finance.
- Hands-on approach combining strategic vision with practical execution and ownership of deliverables.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to build cross-functional relationships.
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