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Operating Expense Planning & Analysis\nLead monthly forecasting and variance analysis for assigned functional areas, including corporate and shared-service organizations.\nPartner with budget owners to develop accurate forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and provide financial guidance.\nAnalyze operating expense trends and key cost drivers, providing actionable recommendations to management.\nSupport annual operating plan (AOP) development and recurring forecast cycles.\nMonitor spending performance against budget and forecast commitments.\n2. Workforce Planning\nServe as a key finance partner in workforce planning activities across assigned organizations.\nMaintain headcount, hiring, and labor cost forecasts, ensuring alignment between operational staffing plans and financial expectations.\nAnalyze staffing trends, vacancy rates, organizational changes, and hiring plans.\nPartner with HR and business leaders to support workforce-related planning and reporting.\nProvide visibility into personnel cost drivers, organizational impacts, and forecast assumptions.\n3. Financial Reporting & Business Insights\nProduce recurring management reporting packages and financial analyses for Finance leadership and business stakeholders.\nDevelop clear variance explanations and narratives that highlight key financial drivers.\nCreate executive-ready presentations and reports that translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.\nSupport monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes through data analysis and reporting automation.\nIdentify emerging risks, opportunities, and performance trends through proactive analysis.\n4. Planning Systems, Data, & Process Improvement\nSupport financial planning and reporting processes within SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and related financial systems.\nMaintain and enhance reports, planning models, and dashboards.\nImprove data quality, transparency, and process efficiency across planning and reporting.\nPartner with Finance leadership to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.\nAssist with implementation and adoption of new planning tools, reporting capabilities, and automation initiatives.\n5. 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