Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry, with recognized expertise in the development, manufacturing and application of innovative lighting solutions. The Center of Expertise Operations EMEA is located in Piła, Poland and is a part of Financial Planning & Analysis organization within Philips Lighting. The mission of FP&A is to support Business Partners with management information and business analyses.
Your role:
You will be a part of Centers of Expertise within Financial Planning & Analysis organization. To pro-actively support operations in Lighting division to deliver strategy goals. Deliver and execute meaningful, accurate and timely reporting & analysis on business performance, thereby supporting relevant stakeholders. Continuously improve processes.
You will be responsible for:
- Analyzing business performance: Monthly performance, forecasting & planning including cost price developments, analysis on cost of organization & material development. Improvement of strategic decisions.
- Manage/participate in cross functional/regional (Europe, Asia, Americas) projects aiming for creating and implementing standard way of working in the FP&A organization
- Performing forward-looking ad-hoc analyses, such as project & strategy evaluation, benchmarking, scenario analyses etc.
- Standardize and harmonize reports with close cooperation with customers (including discussions, negotiations and agreements with customers about contents and structure)
- Preparing according to time table reliable and high quality information
- Taking initiative to bring relevant financial issues to the attention of relevant stakeholders
- Participating in various cross-Business Group / Sector Finance improvement projects
- Ensuring quality, accuracy and integrity of information stored in our systems, enabling a single source of truth
We are looking for a person who fits to the following requirements:
- Graduate with Bachelor or master degree
- Ability to communicate in English (both orally and in writing)
- Minimum 2 years working experience (accounting, controlling, management reporting and business analysis, preferably within an international environment)
- Experience in change process management including stakeholders alignments, understanding and execution.
- Experience in leading improvements with aiming for organizational excellence solutions
- Computer skills (MS office, especially excel, knowledge of SAP will be additional advantage)
- Good, open attitude to learn and team work environment
- Client orientation
- Analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions under time pressure
- Problem solving skills
We offer a range of fringe benefits:
- Attractive remuneration on competitive market level.
- Yearly bonus based on performance achieved
- Private medical care with option to extend it to family members
- BenefitSystem cards
- Access to Philips products in employee on line shop
- Relocation package