Performance Finance Manager for Western Europe

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company. Our ambition is to become one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Old and new, large and small, global and local - the depth and breadth of our product portfolio is second to none, with brands sold in 180 countries.
Diageo’s Global Business Shared Services is a vital part of Diageo and its finance function – 50% of total finance activities are handled by Budapest Office and 80% of the markets are serviced from Budapest.
In our office located in the heart of Budapest since 2001 we provide an
inspiring environment with Diageo’s values and brands.
In 2015 we became the „Best Employer of Hungary”* that makes us even more proud to work at Diageo.
 
Duties
·         Ensure monthly standard performance reporting
·         Provide inputs to the BPM meetings:  WE / Innovation / Supply Chain
·         Operation of the Cash forecasting and R&O process for entire WE
·         Bonus calculations / ah doc reporting requests
·         Drive reporting automatization though delivery 
·         Ensures overall European reporting needs of Group are met
·         Proactively manages on-time communication of Europe R&O with Group FP&A
·         Manages ad-hoc request from Group FP&A team
·         Coordinates planning instructions and timetables across the countries
·         Resolves target adjustments, budget transfers and base adjustments
·         Excellent leadership and motivation of the team, to proactively manage stakeholders 
 
Requirements
·         College or University degree in Finance or Accounting
·         At least 5 years of professional finance / reporting experience at a multinational company and minimum 2 years leadership experience. 
·         Proven track record of manging medium size team with second line people management
·         Fluency in English and another European language is an advantage 
·         Excellent senior stake-holder management skills
·         Strong problem solving and analytical skills
·         Ability to work and engage cross-functionally and remotely
·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy
·         PC skills and system knowledge - MS Excel, Outlook, strong knowledge of SAP
 
What We Offer
• Competitive salary and market leader benefit package
• Numerous professional and soft-skill trainings
• Free 24/7 Gym
• Rooftop Bar
• In-house Staff Shop
• Young and inspirational business environment
• Corporate Social Responsibility programs and periodic social events
• Opportunity to thrive in a constantly expanding, multinational organization
Performance Finance Manager for Western Europe