FP&A Analyst

As a FP&A Analyst you are responsible for Corporate Management Reporting activities as part of the broader LWM performance management framework. The role provides transparency around performance management of several business areas through accurate management reporting.

The FP&A Analyst will be working in Breda and become part of the Controlling team. In this role you report to Director FP&A. This role is a fulltime role in Career level 20.

What do you do?

• Work closely with the controllers in his/her AOR: Period-end business reporting, Financial planning & analysis, Process improvement projects, Analyse and summarize periodic variances, between actual results, current estimate, plan and prior year, Budgeting & forecasting
• Key user in SAP and BO in his/her AOR.
• Support a high level of financial forecast accuracy
• Analyse current and expected business operations, signals improvement areas and supports improvement actions within AOR.
• Drive structured reporting & financial modelling within their AOR through efficient and effective use of the Business Objects reporting platform.
• Responsible for planning, coordination and maintenance of the forecasting and AOP (Annual Operating Plan) process for his/her AOR.
• Apply internal control framework and control problem areas to ensure reliability of reporting within AOR.
• Support & drive ongoing & ad-hoc requests & projects within the business.
• Support in preparation of demand, supply (dashboards), consensus, executive meetings (dashboard and deck), as part of Business Navigator process.
• Maintain, further develop and anchor relationships with all internal stakeholders in order to create awareness ofthe importance of excellent business planning and control for the success of our company and to make finance integrated part of the thinking and acting of all employees.
• Drive awareness for, further develop and implement an empowerment based performance culture.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor level in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 5 - 7 years of relevant professional experience in a controlling role in international environment, preferably FMCG / Agri / Agro companies
• Business acumen and affinity within at least the AOR
• Prior experience in Controlling and FP&A considered advantageous.
• Good knowledge of best practices and finance/ controlling excellence
• Basic understanding of Risk management and Corporate Governance practices
• Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail (accounting and reporting accuracy)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and an advanced knowledge of business concepts
• Ability to develop strong relationships and partnerships with internal customers, peers and effectively managing those relationships
• Problem-solving, analytical and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work fluidly with data and across systems.
• A professional, planned and organized way of working, along with an objective and pragmatic approach.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work productively within a dynamic working environment. Ability to deal with ambiguity and change.
• Good level of SAP experience required
• Good level of Business Objects experience required
• Knowledge of tools such as BPC considered advantageous.
• Fluent in English both spoken and written, secondary modern languages including Dutch are considered advantageous.

We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston EMEA, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?