The Finance Lead drives financial planning and analysis for Global HR, supporting more than $75MM in annual expense across multiple HR Business Vice Presidents. This role strengthens financial planning and analytical capabilities while engaging regularly with leadership team members. The Finance Lead also supports strategic and technology investment decisions and participates in annual financial planning cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the annual Plan, LRP, and LBE processes, including P&L, headcount, capital, and project expense projections for senior management review. 

• Operate independently to prepare schedules and supporting analysis for each planning cycle, ensuring clear and concise management materials. 

• Partner with Finance Shared Services on the monthly close and financial reporting process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely actual results, including variance commentary for P&L and headcount. 

• Analyze monthly results, communicate performance versus benchmark to business teams, and align on resolution plans or corrective actions. 

• Provide management with clear insights into business and financial performance drivers and risks; assess business and market opportunities and recommend prioritization decisions. 

• Lead financial reviews and approvals for purchase orders and invoices. 

• Lead ad hoc analysis, projects, and process improvements as needed.