Service Finance Regional Manager - Europe

Job Description Summary

Responsible for a cost center a profit center; product, project or service. Managers of people from multiple families within the function. This DAW is predominantly EB, SEB but could include other bands. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Service Portfolio Financial Management

• Own the bottom-up revenue and contribution margin forecast for the region; consolidate inputs across service lines.
• Manage the full financial cycle including annual budget, 3-year plan, and periodic forecasts.
• Lead weekly R&O calls and monthly regional finance reviews.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly variance analysis (licenses, projects, M&S) comparing actuals vs. forecasts.
• Define, monitor, and analyze KPIs across Service operations.
• Provide insight into customer profitability, contract margins, and cost performance.
• Follow up on DR4 SAP sites monthly (P&L review).

• Oversee project financial reporting in alignment with controllership guidelines and internal controls.
• Validate milestone planning and collaborate with accounting for revenue recognition.
• Lead monthly project reviews from initiation to closure; drive consistency with project delivery teams.
• Ensure P&L integrity, accuracy of postings, and alignment between project systems and the general ledger.
• Approve service sales orders and project creations in Fusion; reconcile orders and backlog monthly.
• Coordinate with Project Controller community on write-downs, invoicing, deferred charges, and revenue scheduling.
• Drive reconciliation of Project/OM Financials and Product Revenue to GL.

• Prepare billing and cash forecasts for the region, consolidating data from Fusion and SAP forecasts.
• Support and follow up with the Cash Collection team on overdue receivables.
• Validate and track quarterly intercompany re-invoicing and quarterly cost transfers (VDC, Transport/Logistics).

• Monitor labor and PLM expenditure progress on a bi-weekly (M1/M2) and weekly (M3) basis.
• Execute monthly portfolio analysis using financial project reports (cost progress, contract assets).
• Support statutory audit requests, including consolidated financial files for key sites (e.g., Massy).
• Act as backup for customer allowance processes.
• Lead or support ad-hoc project closures, financial adjustments, and internal process optimizations.
• Provide informal guidance to junior colleagues and act as a resource for less experienced team members.

• Advanced experience in Finance, FP&A, and/or Project Controlling, with knowledge equivalent to a Bachelor's degree (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and business partnering.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience).

• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex financial information.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using sound professional judgment.
• Experience documenting, planning, and executing financial processes and programs.
• Proven project management capability and ability to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop consensus and influence stakeholders across functions and countries.