P&F Lead

We are seeking a dynamic Planning & Forecasting Lead to drive the full monthly and annual planning and forecasting cycle for multiple markets or a strategically important market within our Planning & Forecasting Hub. This role offers the opportunity to build strong business partnerships, expand your professional network, and deliver significant value to both the business and your career. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, efficient, and globally aligned forecasts, plans, and analyses that instill confidence in management, support critical decision-making, and contribute to shareholder communications. Additionally, you will proactively identify opportunities and risks to help guide the business toward its ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

- Own the Planning & Forecasting (P&F) promise across assigned markets, ensuring financial plan commitments are met with reliable forecasts that support market guidance and optimal resource allocation.
- Lead reporting activities, including P&L and Flash Sales performance commentaries and Price-Volume analysis, clearly explaining variances against Plan, prior year, and forecast.
- Manage the market forecast update process, incorporating new product launches, consolidating risks and opportunities, and presenting findings at management reviews.
- Oversee annual planning activities by setting the plan calendar, securing submissions, and obtaining necessary sign-offs.
- Prioritize and address ad hoc business analysis requests, escalating trade-offs when capacity constraints arise.
- Collaborate closely with senior in-market and hub stakeholders to develop realistic yet ambitious outlooks, clearly articulating potential variances. Provide insightful intelligence on business performance drivers, anticipate risks, and recommend interventions to meet targets.
- Foster accountability across markets by ensuring commitments are clear, timely, and fully delivered. Navigate the cross-functional matrix effectively, building strong internal networks and acting as both a dependable partner and a discerning customer of internal services.
- Coach and develop Planning & Forecasting analysts, enhancing modeling and analytical capabilities within the team, regardless of direct reporting lines.
- Drive simplification and standardization of processes by promoting globally aligned ways of working. Reduce non-standard tasks and continuously improve agility and efficiency in planning, budgeting, and forecasting through digital fluency and the adoption of AI technologies.
- Build and maintain trustworthy relationships while exemplifying a ONE Finance mindset.

Required Qualifications

- Proven experience managing a full planning and forecasting cycle across multiple markets or a market of strategic importance.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise commentary for senior stakeholders.
- Experience in coaching or developing team members.
- Solid understanding of digital tools, AI, automation, and financial systems and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

- University degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Ability to connect with and influence senior business stakeholders effectively.
- Professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.

Skills

Business forecasting, business reporting tools, critical thinking, data analytics, data visualization, digital fluency, financial controlling, financial reporting and analysis, influencing without authority, and stakeholder management.

This role is ideal for a finance professional looking to make a tangible impact through strong stakeholder engagement and advanced planning expertise while embracing digital innovation to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency.