FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Analyst

About SignifyThrough bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.More about the roleThis is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as a FP&A Analyst in Lodz with Signify.As a Senior Business Analyst, you'll be responsible for analyzing and reporting on business performance by leading FP&A activities including for Business Europe: Monthly performance, Target, Quarterly Forecasting, product/market/customer/integral profitability, cost control, Pricing/margin analysis. You deliver actionable forward-looking information in the form of periodic and specific scenario planning to support decision making. You work together with Senior business stakeholders, Finance and FP&A colleagues and CoE's to drive performance management in Signify.We're on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touchWhat you'll doManage and monitor the Financial Planning & Analysis processes end-to-end.Sparring partner for the Business Partners within Businesses and Business UnitsHold periodic (weekly/daily) management meetings and prioritize and process business requirements.Preparation and coordination in the Forecasting and Target for your business and supporting the strategic planning process of the DivisionCoordinate and actively contribute to the performance of the team.Monitor the performance of the team, including design and measurement of relevant KPIs and target levels by using Lean methodologies.Works proactively together with the BP to understand and anticipate business needs for informationMaintain good relations and ensure customer satisfaction through effective leadership and providing high quality of service.Analyze and interpret performance in Sales, Margin, Non-Manufacturing Costs as well as the Balance sheet and FCF for trends and variations delivering meaningful, accurate and timely reporting & analysis to translate these into insights that articulate the issues together with actionable mitigation recommendations.Focused on understanding & solving business challenges through data-based insights by performing forward-looking ad-hoc analysis, such as project & strategy evaluation, benchmarking, price/volume mix, scenario analysis, etc.Actively manage, coordinate and drive the planning processes for target and forecastsIdentify process improvement and standardization opportunities, and actively support the implementationMaintain a culture of continuous improvement amongst the team members.Your qualificationsMaster's degree in finance and accounting orientated study.>12 year working experience in the area of business analysis or business partnering.Strong communication and presentation skills that help you in being a financial sparring partner for senior financial managers.Organizational sensitivity and you are able to see things from the perspective of various, different stakeholders.A dedicated professional as well as a team player with proven ability to deliver high quality results in a high-pressure environmentEverything we'll do for youYou can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees