Description and Requirements

TheFP&A Governance Specialistis responsible for developing, enforcing, and optimizing financial governance frameworks within the FP&A function. This role ensures compliance with corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices across financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting-particularly within the IT/Technology sector.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive FP&A experience, strong expertise in financial controls and compliance, and the ability to drive policy alignment across Finance, IT, and cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Policy & Governance Framework

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.

2. Compliance & Risk Management

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.

3. Process Standardization & Controls

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.

4. Financial Reporting & Transparency

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.

5. Stakeholder Training & Awareness

Provide training and guidance to FP&A teams, IT Finance, and business partners on governance policies, controls, and compliance expectations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for FP&A governance matters raised by leadership, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
MBA, CPA, or CMA is preferred.

Experience

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).

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial systems (SAP, Workday, Anaplan, D365).
Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and SOX compliance requirements.

Soft Skills

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.

Senior FP&A Governance Specialist