Budget & Finance Manager (F/H)

<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Want to be a part of our team?</p>The Budget &amp; Finance Manager is a key supporting role for the Chief Financial Officer and assists the CFO in managing the Financial Planning and Analysis function. The position also plays a key role in the development and maturation of financial forecasting and budgeting. The Budget &amp; Finance Manager will provide the leadership and direction to ensure the development of relevant financial information, and timely financial budgeting and planning and financial reporting for senior leadership, and key stakeholders. The Budget &amp; Finance Manager will assist the CFO in managing and controlling the organization’s financial processes, making the necessary changes to upgrade and improve process, policies, or procedures, and develop FP&amp;A team.<br/><br/><br/>To deliver on this role, this financial professional will have the direct responsibility of the controlling team (members aligned with the different business functions) and will manage the shared service center resources (R2R outsourced). <br/><br/>For the controlling, analysis, planning and budgeting, the Budget &amp; Finance Manager will have regular contact with NTT France Exco members (respectively holding HR, Operations, Sales, Portfolio and General Management responsibilities) along with NTT Europe / Group finance and Services Delivery centers organizations.<br/>She / he is expected to act as a true business partner with all these functions to provide a differentiating value in the business performance of the company.<br/><br/>She / he will be the CFO back up during annual leave and other absence<p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Working at NTT</p><p>Key Roles and Responsibilities, delivered directly or through staff: </p><ul><li>Coordinate monthly closing and monthly forecast, owner of local closing calendar aligned with group calendar. Coordinate with accounting and sales administration necessary actions to keep the group deadlines.</li><li>In charge of BS review for elements coming from FP&amp;A accruals.</li><li>In charge of overheads cut off and cost analysis</li><li>Driving force behind proposals to improve existing reporting, increase visibility and facilitate decision taking.</li><li>Analyze information to ensure that relevant explanations are presented for main gaps between act, fcst, bdg &amp; previous year performance.</li><li>Assist the CFO in managing the Financial Planning and Analysis function.</li><li>Liaises with auditors as part of the financial reporting processes.</li><li>Contribute to the development and maintenance of supporting documents for all financial reports and financial processes.</li><li>Contribute to the development of financial models, prepare forecasts and reporting tools to identify business opportunities, risk and ensure performance improvements.</li><li>Stabilize, energize, develop, and grow the controlling team skills, maturity as well as effectiveness, to a business partnership status.</li><li>Provide access to relevant IT tools and systems to enable effective team performance.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>What will make you a good fit for the role?</p><p>Knowledge, skills, and attributes:</p><ul><li>Well-structured and organized person, with a process focused approach</li><li>Excellent communicator – anticipating risks and communicating in a clear and timely manner.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills</li><li>High levels of integrity and professionalism</li><li>Ability to prioritize and manage expectations.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures</li><li>Ability to balance and plan the short-term and long-term actions.</li><li>Knowledge of financial, accounting and reporting systems, processes and controls</li><li>Familiar with IFRS and French GAAPs</li></ul><p></p><p>Academic Qualifications and Certifications:</p><ul><li>Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or relevant</li><li>Or relevant certifications, i.e. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA</li></ul><p></p><p>Experience required:</p><ul><li>Minimum 10 years of professional experience in FP&amp;A, in well structured, multinational companies, preferably publicly traded companies.</li><li>Proven management experience (direct &amp; functional) including hiring, developing, motivating teams.</li><li>Proven track of improvement projects management</li><li>At least 5 years’ operational experience in working with SAP and a reporting system like BPC, HFM etc.</li><li>Experience of managing finance nearshore centers</li><li>Experience in various business models: Product resale, WIP (project), recurring revenues (maintenance / ARR), licenses…etc</li></ul><p></p><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p><p>NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disa