Full job descriptionRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced FP&A Target Operating Model (TOM) Design professional to lead the design and transformation of Financial Planning & Analysis operating models.
The role will focus on assessing current-state FP&A capabilities, designing the future-state operating model, transforming core FP&A processes and defining the appropriate balance between centralised finance, business units, Global Business Services (GBS) and BPO/outsourcing.
The successful candidate will bring strong experience across FP&A transformation, operating model design, finance process transformation and GBS/shared services models.
Key ResponsibilitiesFP&A TOM Design & Strategy*Define and design the FP&A Target Operating Model, covering processes, organisation, governance and technology.
*Assess current-state FP&A maturity and identify improvement opportunities.
*Develop future-state operating model blueprints across:
*Central FP&A
*Business units
*GBS / Shared Services
*BPO / Outsourced operations
*Align the FP&A operating model with finance strategy, enterprise objectives and the digital roadmap.
*Define appropriate roles, responsibilities, governance structures and decision rights.
FP&A Process Transformation*Redesign core FP&A processes including:
*Budgeting
*Forecasting
*Long-range planning
*Management reporting
*Drive standardisation, simplification and harmonisation across regions and business functions.
*Improve planning cycles, reduce turnaround times and enhance planning and reporting accuracy.
*Introduce FP&A best practices such as driver-based planning and rolling forecasts.
*Identify process inefficiencies and develop practical transformation initiatives.
GBS / BPO Integration*Define the appropriate role of GBS / Shared Services and BPO within the FP&A operating model.
*Assess activities suitable for centralisation, standardisation or outsourcing.
*Support transition and operating model design for GBS/BPO services.
*Define knowledge transfer and service delivery models.
*Establish appropriate SLAs, KPIs and governance frameworks.
*Define interaction models between retained FP&A teams, business units and GBS/BPO providers.
Stakeholder & Transformation Management*Work with Finance leadership, FP&A teams, business stakeholders and transformation teams.
*Facilitate current-state assessments and future-state design workshops.
*Present operating model recommendations to senior stakeholders.
*Support implementation planning and transition activities.
*Manage dependencies, risks and issues associated with the TOM transformation.
Required Skills & Experience*Strong FP&A experience.
*Proven FP&A Target Operating Model (TOM) design experience.
*Finance transformation / operating model transformation experience.
*Strong understanding of:
*Budgeting
*Forecasting
*Long-range planning
*Management reporting
*Experience designing future-state finance operating models.
*Experience with process standardisation, simplification and harmonisation.
*Experience with GBS / Shared Services operating models.
*Experience with BPO / finance outsourcing models.
*Experience defining SLAs, KPIs and governance frameworks.
*Understanding of driver-based planning and rolling forecasts.
*Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.
*Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving skills.
Eligibility*Ability to work remotely within the UK.