Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, EMEA

 (Maternity cover)

LOCATION:               Hamburg

REPORTS TO:            Head of Finance T&HS EMEA and GKA

DIRECT REPORTS:    2-3 Financial Analysts and cross-functional project teams on demand

GRADE:                      H

WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site / Hybrid 

Company Background:

Ingredion is a global Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature.  That’s why we’re growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better.

We don’t just make ingredients. We create possibilities. Be What’s Next® with us.

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, EMEA is responsible for coordinating, executing, and improving Planning & Analysis, Forecasting and Reporting, with the focus on supporting delivery of business results and strategy for the region.

The FP&A Manager EMEA closely interacts with all EMEA functions to provide complete, accurate and on time business information and insights to EMEA leadership and corporate functions

The role provides business partnering for strategic and operational projects that contribute to achieving the vision of the region

Core Responsibilities:

Coordinate and deliver EMEA planning processes incl. Strategic Plan, Goal, LE and rolling forecastsDeliver high quality, consolidated reporting packages to regional and corporate stakeholdersProvide relevant business information and analysis to EMEA leadership, Go-to-Market and other finance functions in and outside the regionOwn Opex and Working Capital planning and monitoring to ensure agreed business targets are met or mitigating actions are initiated in case requiredWork with treasury team to place hedges and maintain systems for tracking impact of FXDrive business process and systems simplification and constructively propose new solutions to improve business performanceSupport and drive Operating and Strategic agenda items including Capital Investments, M&A projects and other Change InitiativesSupervise, train, and coach team members to develop knowledgeable and skilled finance professionals

Qualified candidates will have:

Mandatory requirements:

University degree and 5+ years post qualification experience in finance roleDeep know-how in financial analysis and production of commentaries for Senior ManagementProject management experience and ability to manage multiple topics simultaneouslyProven proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite Software Programs (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.) as well as SAP Business WarehouseBasic understanding in US GAAPEnglish fluency paired with strong communication / presentation skills: verbal and written;
able to convey information in a clear, focused, and concise manner

Required behaviors and skills:

Strong analytical skills paired with high level of attention to detail and working to strict deadlines; passionate to deliver on time in full in a fast-paced environmentProven ability to react quickly and adapt to changing priorities and objectivesHighly developed planning and organizing skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent interpersonal skills and aptitude for building relationships and interacting professionally with all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to manage and develop people. Self-driven with aspiration to grow in the organization and assume wider responsibilit

Relocation Available:

Yes, Within Country