Company Description
Experian is a global leader in data services, helping organizations and consumers manage risk and make informed decisions. We empower individuals and businesses at important life moments, from purchasing a home to expanding customer bases. With over 125 years of experience, we specialize in data gathering, analysis, and fraud prevention. Our 21,700 employees across 30 countries are dedicated to innovation and creating opportunities for a better tomorrow. Recently ranked the fifth-best company to work for in Costa Rica, we prioritize inclusive culture, employee well-being, and career development. Join us at www.experian.com/careers to be part of our team.
Job Description
Role Summary
You will manage Labor Planning FP&A functions for North America to support region-wide planning and reporting functions. You will collaborate with finance teams across the North America region to improve and improve planning and reporting functions through standardization of common functions. The initial focus will be on labor cost planning and analysis. Also, you will oversee the day to day of several teams and lead the individual contributors that supports the difference financial teams that belongs to the NA Region. You will report to the Labor Planning Manager.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead monthly and annual labor analysis and planning processes strategically and operationally.
- Lead standardization efforts to create efficiencies across financial analysis models.
- Prepare in-depth analysis on drivers of labor and headcount movements and research variances across source systems.
- Lead continuous improvements in forecast accuracy, process efficiencies, and system automations.
- Follow service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics.
- Guide the creation of and maintenance of desktop procedure documents for routine processes through creating a system and implementing governance and controls.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related Bachelor's degree.
- Master in Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant, other related Master degree (ideal).
- Advanced English level.
- +6y Experience in accounting/finance roles with varying FP&A responsibilities including: variable cost reporting and forecasting, capital expenditure reporting and forecasting, bonus/commission/royalty calculations, cost and revenue allocations, revenue metric and Indicator reporting, driver-based revenue forecasting models.
- +2y experience in roles, focused on people development and overseeing daily activities.
- Promote change across the organization and within the Costa Rica finance team.
- Business partnering with all levels across several regions/countries business unit finance.
- Financial reporting and analysis expertise.
- Drive collaboration and consistency in business support across a team.
- Experience running forecast and budget processes.
- Excel skill required; Experience of financial systems and tools including OBIEE, Hyperion Planning/Essbase and SmartView (ideal). Hyperion pulling data experience.
- Power BI and Tableau knowledge (ideal).
What you'll bring
You will provide opportunities to work supporting 14 teams, managing complex processes and being able to have direct contact to Executives levels, Work with a 5 people team. You will explain financial results to Executive and need to be ready to anticipate analysis/questions, and being a quick response to come back with more information as it requested. Also, you will be in charge of guidelines communication to the FP&A community, which means coordinating with multiple teams to get agreements and being able to summarize agreements.
Additional Information
This is a permanent fully remote role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.
Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are main differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.