About the role

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The Senior FP&A Governance Specialist is responsible for developing and enforcing financial governance frameworks within the FP&A function, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards. This role involves policy development, compliance monitoring, process standardization, and stakeholder training, particularly within the IT/Technology sector. The ideal candidate has extensive FP&A experience, strong expertise in financial controls, and the ability to drive policy alignment across Finance, IT, and cross-functional teams.

ElectronicsFull-timeAccounting/Finance

Key Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain FP&A governance policies aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
Establish and enforce financial controls for budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting processes.
Conduct periodic policy reviews, updating frameworks based on evolving business needs, regulations, or industry best practices.
Monitor adherence to internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements; identify gaps and implement remediation plans.
Partner with Internal Audit, Legal, and SOX teams to ensure FP&A processes meet governance and control standards.
Perform risk assessments on financial planning activities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Standardize FP&A workflows (e.g., budget approvals, forecast submissions, reporting cycles) for consistency, efficiency, and auditability.
Implement system-based controls and automated approval workflows in ERP/EPM platforms (e.g., SAP, Workday, Anaplan, D365).
Lead cross-functional governance reviews with IT, Accounting, and Business Finance to ensure policy alignment and compliance.
Ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency of financial reporting delivered to executives, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Maintain a centralized repository of FP&A policies, procedures, and control documentation.
Prepare governance dashboards and KPIs to track compliance, adoption, and effectiveness across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred.
8+ years in FP&A, Financial Governance, Controllership, or Audit (experience in the IT/Technology sector is highly desirable).
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing financial policies, controls, and compliance frameworks.
Strong understanding of IT financial drivers (e.g., cloud economics, SaaS metrics, R&D capitalization).
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (SAP, Workday, Anaplan, D365).
Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and SOX compliance requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain governance policies to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.