Director, International FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis)

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Job description

Description:

SUMMARY

Working independently, the Director, International Business Planning and Analysis helps lead the international month-end reporting and analysis process, prepares and develops existing and new monthly reports, analyzes individual country financial data and performs ad hoc analysis and research as needed for senior management. The principal business outcome of this position is to provide organizational leaders with accurate, timely financial data for decision-making. The principal business outcome of this position is to provide organizational leaders with accurate, timely financial data for decision-making. The associate will interact with a supervisor as needed, but most activities are completed without the supervisor's advance approval.

We are open to candidate location

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Review financial results of individual countries.
• Assist in applying metrics related to inventory, accounts payable, sales, etc. in a uniform method to all countries.
• Perform daily and weekly sales analysis.
• Respond to daily informational requests from country finance directors and senior management.
• Assist in the quarterly and annual reviews by auditors.
• Create and prepare month end closing schedules such as Key Metric summary comparison by country.
• Respond to senior management questions during month and quarter end close.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses related to store & country performance including New Store Proforma and weekly Sales & Margin Analysis.
• Understand US GAAP accounting concepts in the international countries.
• Lead the quarterly forecasting process by reviewing the submitted forecasts, interpreting trends, and identifying issues.
• Manage relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization; adhere consistently with all organizational policies related to our respectful workplace
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to field-focused service by prioritizing field-based requests, responding quickly and favorably to field-based feedback, by minimizing tasks, and proactively seeking ways to help store teams focus on customer service as productively as possible
• Work collaboratively with others within and outside of his or her function to achieve goals, simply processes, reduce costs, prevent loss, and to ensure that work is completed safely, accurately, and on time
• Responsible for adhering consistently with all employment policies as stated in the employee handbook provided or as provided by his or her supervisor
• Model the behaviors expected of all GameStop leaders including, but not limited to, a drive for results, with a demonstrable bias for action; high levels of emotional intelligence, maturity, and professionalism; giving, receiving and responding to feedback effectively; a consistently high service orientation; and demonstrable commitments to diversity, inclusion, a respectful workplace, and integrity
• Drive outstanding business results through traditional management functions including, but not limited to, sourcing and selecting talent, coaching and development, workforce and project scheduling, performance assessment, and general talent planning

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's degree in accredited Business Administration or Finance; Master's degree preferred
• Work experience in finance, accounting and strategy of 10 to 14 years required
• Experience with international business units, foreign exchange or IFRS required
• Financial reporting and Planning experience required
• Experience with ERP systems, Hyperion Essbase, Great Plains, Navision, Cognos, Tableau or 1010 preferred
• Must be able to work extended, non-traditional hours as needed during peak accounting periods, such as month-end or year-end reporting periods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Expert knowledge of Excel, reporting and financial tools. Mastery of MS Office tools. Good PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Expert MS Access, Hyperion Essbase Reporting and Planning
• Expert Budgeting and forecasting processes, procedures, principles and systems leadership
• Expert analytical skills and ability to break-down complex problems and provide and help implement recommendations
• Proven leadership skills and achieving organizational buy-in
• Strategic mindset beyond Finance role
• Expert ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and projects.