Finance Automation Lead

Vor 3 Tagen


Cologne, Deutschland Rentokil Initial Vollzeit
Job Description

This role is part of the European HQ Divisional Finance team and can be based at any of our European Country Head Offices. The role will operate on a hybrid basis with an ad hoc requirement to travel to office locations around the Europe region.

As a Finance Automation Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation within our finance department. You will lead the identification, design, and implementation of automation solutions, leveraging advanced analytics and data visualisation tools like Power BI, Anaplan, and Qlik Sense, to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Reporting and Consolidation:

Data Integration and Modeling:

  • Design and implement data integration pipelines to consolidate financial data from various regional sources.

  • Develop robust data models to support accurate and timely consolidation of regional financial results.

Advanced Analytics and Forecasting:

  • Utilize advanced analytics techniques to support the identification of trends and anomalies in regional performance.

  • Leverage selected forecasting solution to build sophisticated financial models and forecasts for regional operations.

  • Develop early warning systems and alerts to proactively identify potential risks and opportunities.

Data Visualization and Reporting:

  • Create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Qlik Sense (or equivalent system) to provide timely insights into regional performance.

  • Customize visualizations to meet the specific needs of regional finance teams and executive leadership.

  • Automate report generation and distribution to streamline the reporting process.

Automation and Process Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, such as data collection, validation, and consolidation.

  • Integrate automation solutions with Power BI, Anaplan, and Qlik Sense to create end-to-end automated processes.

  • Continuously monitor and optimize automation processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Country Reporting and Forecasting:

Data Integration and Modeling:

  • Design and implement data integration pipelines to consolidate financial data from various country sources.

  • Develop robust data models to support accurate and timely country-level financial reporting and forecasting.

Advanced Analytics and Forecasting:

  • Utilize advanced analytics techniques to support the identification of trends and anomalies in regional performance.

  • Develop early warning systems and alerts to proactively identify potential risks and opportunities.

Roll out Anaplan FP&A to the European Counties:

  • Review the existing Anaplan FP&A model and develop or build the complex modules so that it is appropriate for our needs

  • Roll out the finalised Anaplan model to the rest of Europe over time implementing at least 6 countries in 2025

  • Continuously monitor and optimize processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

  • Develop early warning systems and alerts to proactively identify potential risks and opportunities.

  • Engage, train and assist new users on both Anaplan and its models

  • Provide support to the team during the preparation of the company’s budgeting / Forecasting cycles including Budget presentations

  • Administration of the Anaplan model and system

Data Visualization and Reporting:

  • Create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI and Qlik Sense (or equivalent system) to provide timely insights into country-level performance.

  • Customize visualizations to meet the specific needs of country finance teams and regional leadership.

  • Automate report generation and distribution to streamline the reporting process.

Automation and Process Optimization:

  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks, such as data collection, validation, and reporting.

  • Integrate automation solutions with Power BI, Anaplan, or Qlik Sense (or equivalent system) to create end-to-end automated processes.

  • Continuously monitor and optimize automation processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.


Qualifications

Must have:

  • Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.

  • Proficiency in Power BI or Qlik Sense (or equivalent systems).

  • Certification in Anaplan with 4 years of experience in Finance FP&A models.  Ideally have also participated in Anaplan implementation

  • Experience in data modeling, data integration, and data visualization.

  • Knowledge of advanced analytics techniques, such as predictive modeling and time series analysis.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to lead and motivate teams.

  • Detail-oriented and results-driven.

Nice to have:

  • Certification in either Power BI, or Qlik Sense  (or equivalent systems).

  • Experience with RPA tools (e.g., UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism).

  • Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).

If you are passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in finance, leveraging the power of data and automation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.


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