FP&A Team Lead - French Speaker

at  WTW

ABOUT US

WTW is a leading advisory, broking, and solutions company with a storied history dating back to 1828. From the Titanic in 1912 to supporting the Moon Buggy in 1971, we have a legacy of turning risk into growth opportunities.
Our Lisbon Regional Delivery Hub is at the heart of this innovation, with a vibrant team of over 300 professionals dedicated to excellence every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and make a significant impact? WTW’s Finance function is looking for a talented FP&A Team Lead to join our Global Finance Analytics Centre of Expertise (GFA CoE) team. In this critical role, you’ll help manage WTW’s GFA CoE’s success, leading a team of GFA colleagues and partnering closely with Business Finance teams and our global GFA CoE team to deliver outstanding business outcomes.

As a Team Lead, you will be instrumental in driving financial planning and analysis while leading and developing a high-performing team:

• Team Leadership: Provide direction and guidance to the team on a day-to-day basis, setting objectives and conducting regular goal-setting sessions.
• Communication: Engage frequently with team members through one-on-one and team meetings, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Leadership Development: Identify and nurture leadership qualities in individuals, preparing them for the next level.
• Work Management: Delegate and manage work fairly and effectively within the team, ensuring individuals reach their full potential.
• Performance Management: Manage attrition and absenteeism, ensuring team stability and productivity.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Review and Deliver: Oversee and ensure the quality of team outputs.
• Financial Planning: Drive the financial planning process within your assigned segment, business unit, region, or function.
• Insightful Analysis: Provide financial analysis and key performance insights to support business results.
• Performance Tracking: Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Growth Support: Conduct client profitability, new business, and revenue analysis to support business growth.
• Cost Reporting: Deliver salary, benefits, and other cost reporting and analysis.
• Cash Flow Analysis: Provide working capital and cash flow analysis to explain Free Cash Flow drivers.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve team and stakeholder queries with good judgment and a deep understanding of WTW processes.
• Comprehensive Understanding: Master financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Investment Tracking: Maintain and report on investment, cost, and transformation tracking.
• Process Optimization: Continuously optimize processes within the guidelines of the global GFA CoE model.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Lead interactions with global and local stakeholders to collaborate on specific deliverables.
• Standardization: Assess processes for improvement, create process mapping, and lead the team in maintaining standard operating procedures documentation.
• Smooth Transitions: Ensure smooth transitions of processes and tasks between teams by proactively addressing requirements and providing solutions.
• Global Standards: Meet global service standards and adhere to internal procedures for consistent service delivery.
• Performance Reviews: Set goals and objectives for team members and conduct performance reviews.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Provide ad-hoc and project support as needed.