Prepares monthly summary of actuals posted in SAPPrepares variance analysis on monthly actuals results versus forecastsIdentifies relevant transactions and takes these into account for management reporting and forecastingClarifies with other cross-functional teams in Finance (Business Process Teams, Legal Entity Controllers, and others) any material transaction or book adjustments made on opexAcquires 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 functionsPrepares YTG forecast based on the latest Marketing plan and business assumptionsEnsures adherence to the Approval matrix as set forth by company policies and guidelines and/or other regulations or legislationPerform Reporting and prepare dashboards on performanceSupports and facilitates discussion of the annual budget and monthly rolling estimatesExplain Marketing & Operating Expense variances versus prior year, budget plan, and prior forecastEvaluates and communicate the impact of changes in assumption(s) to BU FinanceProvides risk and opportunity analysis for the current forecastPrepares and publishes Expense reports to relevant partiesAnswers to ad hoc queries, working autonomously as an SME for operating expense planning and reporting mattersMentor and assist in the development of new team membersEnsure compliance with the company policy on confidentiality
