Financial Reporting Analyst

You, as a part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team supports the finance teams and other functions in decision-making processes by providing financial advisory on relevant topics. This role involves assisting with budgeting, closing, and forecast preparation, ensuring the proper execution of control frameworks within O-I, and supporting various business case calculations. You will be responsible for month-end closing processes, accurate US GAAP financial reporting, and data management. 

Additionally, this role includes preparing reports for insightful financial analysis, supporting audits, identifying cost reduction opportunities, monitoring business performance, participating in FP&A projects, and sharing knowledge with peers. 

SCOPE AND IMPACT 

In this role, you will support the finance teams in budgeting, closing, and forecasting. This entails handling confidential financial data, ensuring its accuracy. The role significantly impacts financial reporting integrity, audits, and compliance. Additionally, it identifies cost reduction opportunities, impacting business performance and decisions. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate US GAAP financial reporting 
• Budget process 
• Load information to Tagetik for respective countries 
• Audit of US GAAP financials and statutory accounts by providing requested documentation & or analysis 
• Preparation of reports for respective countries to allow for timely and insightful analysis of financial results 
• Data gathering, consolidation and reporting for various forecast/budget areas in conjunction with Country Controlling Teams 
• Work with the Country Group members to develop and maintain best practices for managing information 
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and propose action plans for their implementation 
• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast and ensure proper communication of variances and trends to business management 
• Ensure that information is timely, accurate, relevant and reliable 
• Active participation in FP&A projects 
• Share knowledge and experience with other Reporting Analysts 
• Automation, standardization and technical support