Prepares monthly summary of actuals posted in SAP
Prepares variance analysis on monthly actuals results versus forecasts
Identifies relevant transactions and takes these into account for management reporting and forecasting
Clarifies with other cross-functional teams in Finance (Business Process Teams, Legal Entity Controllers, and others) any material transaction or book adjustments made on opex
Acquires and discusses budget assumptions with Business Unit (Finance, Comp/Ben, and function units)
Prepares and facilitates the annual budgeting and monthly forecast process with the BU and other relevant functions
Prepares YTG forecast based on the latest Marketing plan and business assumptions
Ensures adherence to the Approval matrix as set forth by company policies and guidelines and/or other regulations or legislation
Perform Reporting and prepare dashboards on performance
Supports and facilitates discussion of the annual budget and monthly rolling estimates
Explain Marketing & Operating Expense variances versus prior year, budget plan, and prior forecast
Evaluates and communicate the impact of changes in assumption(s) to BU Finance
Provides risk and opportunity analysis for the current forecast
Prepares and publishes Expense reports to relevant parties
Answers to ad hoc queries, working autonomously as an SME for operating expense planning and reporting matters
Mentor and assist in the development of new team members
Ensure compliance with the company policy on confidentiality
