Finance Manager

personalise marketing, including social media features. Job Description # We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our London finance team. You will be responsible for proactively partnering across the Western Europe Market Group team, providing insightful analysis, challenge and influence to drive growth in a financially balanced manner! Core Responsibilities Act as the Finance Business Partner, you will drive the financial agenda across Western Europe Handle budgeting and analytics for the B2B division in Western Europe. This includes regular and ad-hoc reporting to the Market Group leadership team Identifying risks and opportunities through detailed business performance analysis Provide financial leadership with strategic and tactical investment or savings initiatives. This includes building transparency of key P&L drivers to enable better decisions and identify potential opportunities or risks plus liaising with other Finance areas (e.g. corporate reporting) Support the broader Western Europe Finance organization, leading at least one major financial or organizational process for the team Own the weekly team meetings to improve the culture of the Finance Team in Western Europe Serve as the main contact for Finance in Western Europe within the Global Monthly Finance Network (MFN) Appropriate proficiency in Financial Planning and Analysis or relevant finance/accounting credentials Thrilled to progress and explore the realm of finance from a business-focused and forward-thinking viewpoint, such as supporting senior executives in developing business strategies Excellent at conveying messages and creating impactful content for senior leadership, with a consistent record of facilitating discussions Managing relationships: Engage in negotiations, accept constructive disagreements, maintain effective communication Proficient in prioritizing and managing projects, adept at effective coordination and handling cross-functional tasks. Play your part in our team succeeding The purpose of FP&A Finance Manager is to enable decisions based on financial implications with a comprehensive view. Ultimately direct funds to where it makes most sense (i.e., LEGO'sstrategic priorities). It is critical to accept a benefit approach within the organization and support Business Unit management in decision-making by balancing critical metrics whilemaintaining cost consciousness and financial visibility. A motivated Finance Leader with a drive for success, demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills to bring solutions to both external and internal team members. Strong communication skills combined with experience of financial planning are required and market knowledge is desirable but not crucial. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. SAP and Business Objects. Demonstrated financial management and accounting proficiency. Proper understanding of Financial Planning and Analysis or applicable finance/accounting background. Ready to take next step and start Working with finance in a strategic & commercial context e.g., supporting top management in developing business plans. Excellent communication and presentation skills, confident in preparing executive-level materials and leading discussions. Team member management: Negotiate, dare to take on constructive conflicts, proper communication. Strong organisational and project management skills, able to prioritise optimally and handle cross-functional deliverables. Analytical attitude, enjoying getting to the route of issues and making improvements. Proactive, anticipating team member needs at different organisational levels. Able to operate in a remote team, ensuring all are aligned towards reaching the team goals. Previous experience working with Excel, SAP, Power BI and TLG Business Warehouse (BW). Curious attitude to connect dots between financial and other processes (e.g. operations, marketing and sales). - LI1Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Here is what you can expect: Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. Insurances - All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity. Colleague Discount - We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children's Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children's Rights.Just imagine building your dream career.Then make it real. Join the LEGO team today. Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, andhaving fun. Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow".