Financial Planning & Analysis EMEA Expense Manager, Vice President

Citigroup Inc

London, ENG

3d ago

CITI

Financial Planning & Analysis EMEA Expense Manager, Vice President

Competitive Salary Offered

Job Purpose :

Provide a focused perspective on EMEA Expense and Headcount performance by providing :

Insightful analysis as the foundation for strategic decision-making, resource allocation and performance management

Tools, analytical capability, and data to support thoughtful planning and target setting, as well as to drive business initiatives

The means by which management can both implement and measure the impact of those decisions and targets, and identify and implement course corrections

Job Background / context :

EMEA FPandA covers all aspects of the Citi Franchise including; Products, Geographies, Clients, Functions and OandT. It is part of the EMEA Finance team

The key stakeholders, in addition to the EMEA LFO’s / EMEA CFO are the Decision Support Team who provide analytics to the Regional Senior Management team

This is an exciting and challenging role in an area that is of critical importance within the Firm which acts as a key measurement of performance and accountability

Key Responsibilities :

Supporting LFO teams : Co-ordination and preparation of presentation material and talking points for any internal meetings for the EMEA CEO, CFO or business MBR’s

Performance Measurement : Analysing, investigating and explaining key movements and trends in the Expense and Headcount financials to Senior Management within finance (LFO’s / CFO)

Reporting : Production and presentation of comprehensive management information for overall Expenses as well as specifically for Compensation and Headcount

Maintaining a strong understanding of underlying drivers behind the numbers

Internal Client Meetings : Participation in both ad-hoc meetings and the monthly presentation of the reporting decks to EMEA LFO’s / CFO

Engagement : Proactively engage and interface across Finance and relevant business areas to leverage information and processes to meet requirements whilst avoiding unnecessary duplication.

Become established as a key point of contact based on finance knowledge, established network and ability to achieve results

Ad-hoc analysis and reporting : Lead ad-hoc analysis for EMEA CFO / LFO’s by performing one-time reviews and analysis on areas of management focus within Expenses

Ensure high quality support and analytics are provided across all Expense lines and analysis is targeted and focused.

Development Value :

Develop a detailed understanding of the EMEA Citi Franchise from both a financial and a business perspective

Develop or further the skills required to provide the organisation with the ability to; allocate resources, execute plans, analyse and anticipate performance

Significant interaction with other areas of FPandA, Finance (i.e. Controllers, Treasury and Tax) and the Business will enhance network and personal effectiveness

Significant scope for improving FPandA process and practice

Breadth of role will provide significant business and personal development opportunities

Provides interaction opportunities with senior Leadership (e.g. EMEA CFO,LFO’s.)

Knowledge / Experience :

Good working knowledge of ICG businesses

Prior experience of working within FPandA or similar function

Working in a Finance role with multiple stakeholders and in an organisation with a matrix management structure

Skills :

Highly articulate in verbal presentations as well as written communications

Demonstrated strength in financial analysis

Strong communication (written, verbal and interpersonal) skills, including tact, diplomacy, and ability to influence senior-level executives

Integrity, maturity, dependability, a positive professional attitude

Excellent organizational skills

Qualifications :

Strong financial accounting background with post qualification experience

Familiarity with financial services industry and / or related business products would be desirable but not essential Competencies :

Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with colleagues at all levels across the firm

Ambitious and hard working

Willing to learn

Be a team player

Positive and pro-active attitude

Ability to manage multiple demands

Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing Diversity :

Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organisational success.

Citi is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Closing Date : December 6, 2018

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