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More about the roleAs an FP&A Analyst, you will prepare and provide forward-looking information, including variance analysis against actuals. You'll deliver key insights and identify areas for improvement, as well as perform ad-hoc analysis of the cost of goods sold (COGS), with a focus on manufacturing and supply organizations. Working with a diverse group of stakeholders will give you a broad view of end-to-end processes. Your role will require close collaboration with Finance Business Partners, the Procurement Team, the Supply Chain Team, Product Managers, and other finance departments like Purchase to Pay and Record to Report. You'll join one of the FP&A Centers of Expertise, a team of highly motivated and supportive finance professionals
What you will do
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful analysis (trend, relative, and comparative) and reporting.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance related to the cost of goods sold (COGS), identifying risks and opportunities and highlighting areas for corrective action.
• You will timely update and calculate product costs (supply and factory costing) including cost price development analysis and reporting in appropriate systems.
• Closely work with finance business partners to prepare manufacturing cost forecast and deliver insights on monthly variation.
• Prepare a forward-looking view of accounts payable and provide insights into monthly deltas.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes and contribute to target (annual operating plan) process.
• Collaborate closely with other functions (procurement, supply chain) to understand business changes and respond by updating standard operating procedures.
• You will actively participate in projects, including the standardization and harmonization of processes and contribute to deliver reporting via Power BI and SAP S/4HANA.
While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:
Your qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s completed degree in Business Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial / management reporting and/or accounting processes preferably within a large multinational manufacturing corporation.
• A general knowledge of accounting principles and techniques (e.g. IFRS).
• Proven experience in financial modelling and forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP for product costing and reporting via business warehouse.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to digest complex information, identify trends, and analyze data.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and prioritize your workload to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior corporate and business stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
What you’ll get in return…
We offer multiple opportunities for career development, including mentoring, coaching, and challenging assignments that provide strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. We believe in continuous learning as a key to transforming the industry. You'll have the chance to learn every day, acquiring new skills and perspectives through customized online programs and hands-on, on-the-job experiences.
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What We Do
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals, consumers, and the Internet of Things. Our Philips products, Interact systems and data-enabled services deliver business value and transform life in homes, buildings and public spaces. In 2023, we had sales of EUR 6.7 billion, approximately 32,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. We unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We have been in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index since our IPO for seven consecutive years and have achieved the EcoVadis Platinum
rating for four consecutive years, placing Signify in the top one percent of companies assessed. News from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on X, LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page
