FP&A Analyst

ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.
Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

ROLE PURPOSE

The FP&A is a department of highly qualified analysts, who can provide end to end finance support to their business partners with limited oversight. FP&A Analyst will support the FP&A team and various other stakeholders in day-to-day activities and processes. Our team cooperates very closely with business partners and their finance teams around the globe with the main goal to ensure that delivered information is meaningful and able to support business operations.

The person in-role will be required to demonstrate good technical skills as well as initiative and a driven mentality to see the processes end-to-end. Given that this role will require access to highly confidential information company financial results, a significant amount of care, confidentiality and understanding must be demonstrated. The role also requires direct contact with a range of senior stakeholders. For the ideal candidate, this role offers an outstanding career development opportunity to not only master the reporting aspects of their area of work but also enhance their business partnering and presentation skills.

Main accountabilities:

• Responsible for month end close reporting and analysis

• Work with other Financial Reporting and Business Partnering teams to ensure the monthly accounts are successfully closed, reconciled and reported

• Developing positive working relationships with FP&A teams across all of our business divisions

• Provide decision support on short-, medium- and long-term issues through the use of data, sensitivity analysis and analytics

• Analysing past financial performance and projecting future financial performance (AOP/FC/outlook)

• Building and development of reporting packs as a constant process

• Supporting transformation of reporting methodologies, including utilizing best in class data visualization opportunities

• Other ad hoc tasks as requested by line manager and key stakeholders

• Seek ways to continually improve service levels through efficiency gains and stakeholder feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Mathematics

EXPERIENCE

3+ Experience in Finance/ Accounting/ FP&A

2+ years of experience in SSC/BPO in similar departments (related to FP&A).

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• • Good communication skills

  • Advanced English

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

  • Ability to work with senior stakeholders in a professional manner

  • Advanced level in the use of Excel, knowledge of Power BI /Power Query/ DAX will be an advantage)

  • Experience in Forecasting and Budgeting process

  • Experience in SAP

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to simplify / improve processes

  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)

• Private medical care, including dental care

• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport

• Lunch subsidy

• Work from home benefits package

• Languages assistance program

• Personal trainer

• Life Insurance

• LinkedIn Learning Platform access

• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University

• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team

• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.