FP&A Analyst - Regional Service Center

Role Purpose:

The FP&A Analyst – Regional Service Center plays an important role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across the MEAP & TR-CIS region.

This role is responsible for ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity within planning systems, while partnering closely with affiliates and HQ teams to deliver high-quality financial support and standardized processes.

Major responsibilities:

RLBE System Management

• Lead the end-to-end RLBE (Rolling Latest Best Estimate) data loading process in SAC across multiple countries, channels, currencies, and performance units.

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of P&L, Balance Sheet, Causals, and P23B submissions within defined timelines.

• Develop and maintain standardized templates and financial models to support affiliates in preparing and submitting forecast data.

• Act as a key point of contact for affiliates, providing guidance on data input, structure, and system requirements.

• Perform data validation, reconciliation, and variance checks, proactively identifying and resolving inconsistencies.

• Support HQ teams with RLBE validation processes, ensuring alignment between affiliate submissions and system outputs.

• Continuously improve tools and processes to enhance efficiency, automation, and data reliability.

Portfolio Optimization & Brand P&L Analysis

• Develop and maintain Brand P&L models, including robust allocation methodologies across cost components.

• Design standard input templates to streamline data collection and improve transparency of allocation logic.

• Partner with affiliates to define and optimize allocation mechanisms, ensuring consistency and business relevance.

• Support affiliates in the preparation of financial decks and presentations.

• Contribute to portfolio optimization initiatives, providing analytical insights to support decision-making.

Financial Processes & Operational Support

• Annual Standard Cost Cycle:

  • Lead the centralized standard cost reconciliation across SKUs.

  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of cost data, identifying gaps and coordinating with affiliates to resolve them.

  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC, ensuring consistency and quality.

• Organic Execution Model (OEM):

  • Prepare and maintain templates supporting the annual OEM cycle.

  • Manage data uploads for all affiliates in SAC, ensuring consistency and quality.

• Month-End Close Support:

  • Develop and maintain models to support affiliates in sales and expense closing activities.

  • Ensure alignment between reported results and planning data.

Financial Analysis & Reporting Tools

• Maintain and enhance internal analytical tools, including:

  • Statistics & performance tracking files

  • Plan-to-Actual (P2A) analysis

  • Cash flow tracking models

  • Causals analysis frameworks

• Drive automation and optimization of reporting and analysis files to improve efficiency and usability.

• Develop and maintain FOC (Free of Charge) analysis models, integrating them into sales upload tool to assess real-time impact on margins.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity.

• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems (experience with SAC is a plus).

• Ability to manage large, complex datasets across multiple dimensions.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and automation.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver within specified timelines.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or similar roles.

• Experience in a regional or Service Center structure is a strong advantage.

• Familiarity with forecasting, planning cycles, and financial systems.