Global Finance Partner - FP&A

Job Description Role Overview: You will be responsible for delivering complete Global FP&A reporting for Energy Transition (ET) BU including annual (X+1) & longer term (X+5) planning. This role will involve interacting with the Finance Director, ET, and all regional finance business partners. As a dynamic and growing company with over 19,000 employees worldwide, Bekaert is looking for someone like you to join the team and shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world. Key Responsibilities: - Drive key planning cycles such as Long Term (X+5), Annual (X+1), Rolling Forecast by supporting Business Unit (BU) reporting timelines and managing global consolidation. This will require nearly full-time commitment during the reporting periods. - Drive monthly activities and assist in the preparation and filing of various global FP&A templates, inclusive of first level commentary. - Ensure timely execution of reports with data integrity in collaboration with Business Unit (BU) finance leadership team. - Engage with regional finance teams to support FP&A activities, perform and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis on request. - Provide analysis and insights, identify trends, and ensure consistency and completeness of reporting. - Interface with key stakeholders at regional and BU level to understand needs and drive further development of reports, analysis, and insights. - Support in the approval flow on financial impact of listed cost-saving actions. - Monitor the periodic intercompany FX position, drive corrections and compliance of the BU to minimize FX issues on consolidation. - Contribute to developing and maintaining Power BI reports & dashboards. - Utilize new reporting tools efficiently and effectively, including SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC) and Group Reporting (GR), and prepare robust analysis via Analysis for Office (AFO). - Responsible for meeting all financial reporting deadlines within the scope of your role. Qualification Required: - Masters degree or above, majoring in accounting, finance, or related field. - Professional qualification (CMA, CPA, etc.). - Minimum 5 years of experience. - Knowledge and understanding of operations of accounting & financial function is essential. - Software knowledge Expert in MS Excel, Power BI & Powerpoint. - Expert knowledge of all reporting systems Group Reporting SAC, Central Finance (CFIN), Power BI, and other reporting tools. Additional Details: At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we encourage you to take the leap and join our team! Role Overview: You will be responsible for delivering complete Global FP&A reporting for Energy Transition (ET) BU including annual (X+1) & longer term (X+5) planning. This role will involve interacting with the Finance Director, ET, and all regional finance business partners. As a dynamic and growing company with over 19,000 employees worldwide, Bekaert is looking for someone like you to join the team and shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world. Key Responsibilities: - Drive key planning cycles such as Long Term (X+5), Annual (X+1), Rolling Forecast by supporting Business Unit (BU) reporting timelines and managing global consolidation. This will require nearly full-time commitment during the reporting periods. - Drive monthly activities and assist in the preparation and filing of various global FP&A templates, inclusive of first level commentary. - Ensure timely execution of reports with data integrity in collaboration with Business Unit (BU) finance leadership team. - Engage with regional finance teams to support FP&A activities, perform and deliver ad-hoc financial analysis on request. - Provide analysis and insights, identify trends, and ensure consistency and completeness of reporting. - Interface with key stakeholders at regional and BU level to understand needs and drive further development of reports, analysis, and insights. - Support in the approval flow on financial impact of listed cost-saving actions. - Monitor the periodic intercompany FX position, drive corrections and compliance of the BU to minimize FX issues on consolidation. - Contribute to developing and maintaining Power BI reports & dashboards. - Utilize new reporting tools efficiently and effectively, including SAP Analytical Cloud (SAC) and Group Reporting (GR), and prepare robust analysis via Analysis for Office (AFO). - Responsible for meeting all financial reporting deadlines within the scope of your role. Qualification Required: - Masters degree or above, majoring in accounting, finance, or related field. - Professional qualification (CMA, CPA, etc.). - Minimum 5 years of experience. - Knowledge and understanding of operatio