Print Spend Lead

Job Summary 
 
In the Worldwide Print Spend Team you will be responsible for analyzing Operating Expenses and Cost of Sales for the Print Group. Your focus will be on leading the forecasting process, end to end budgeting process, month end close activities, cost controls, and reporting. You will be responsible for leading and providing expertise, providing narratives and assistance to the stakeholders, managers and the print finance team. You will be collaborating with business leaders to influence strategic decision-making and mentor lower-level employees. 

 
Responsibilities 
 

• Owns and drives the monthly forecasting (Flash) and annual (Budget) processes end-to-end, proactively coordinating timelines, deadlines, meetings and stakeholder calendars to ensure smooth and timely execution. Analyzes trends within the businesses and ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Participates in cross-functional teams as a representative of the finance domain  

• Performs highly complex financial analysis for a financial function or business, proactively identifies issues and recommends solutions. 

• Executes month-end-close activities: bookings, re-classes. Prepares, executes and provides story behind the numbers and narratives 

• Collaborates with business leaders, holds business reviews to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a defined scope 

• Leads and advises on the most crucial business initiatives 

• Leads several analysts across geographies, provides mentorship and guidance to lower-level employees, thus ensuring the realization of operational and strategic plans.  

• Provides ad-hoc reporting and data analysis to support Finance Managers and Directors, leveraging data from financial systems to deliver timely insights and support decision-making 

• Supports audits (internal, external, SOX)   

• Contributes innovative ideas and may lead large cross-functional teams, exercising independent judgment to solve unique and complex problems impacting the business. Identifies opportunities for improved efficiency and organizational growth. 

 
Education & Experience Recommended 
• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. 
• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in financial management, internal audit, accounting, or a related field. 
 
Preferred Certifications 
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is an advantage 
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is an advantage 
 
Knowledge & Skills 
• Accounting 
• Corporate Finance 
• Data Analysis, Financial Analysis 
• Financial Planning 
• Financial Statements 
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 
• Process Improvement 
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management 
• SAP Applications, SAC-P. Cadency knowledge is an advantage   
• Variance Analysis 
 
Cross-Org Skills 
• Effective Communication 
• Results Orientation 
• Learning Agility 
• Digital Fluency 
• Customer Centricity 
 
Impact & Scope 
• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. 
 
Complexity 
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors. 
 
Disclaimer 
• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.