Financial Reporting Analyst

Company Description:

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

Job Description:

You, as a part of the Financial Planning & Analysis team supports the finance teams and other functions in decision-making processes by providing financial advisory on relevant topics. This role involves assisting with budgeting, closing, and forecast preparation, ensuring the proper execution of control frameworks within O-I, and supporting various business case calculations. You will be responsible for month-end closing processes, accurate US GAAP financial reporting, and data management. 

Additionally, this role includes preparing reports for insightful financial analysis, supporting audits, identifying cost reduction opportunities, monitoring business performance, participating in FP&A projects, and sharing knowledge with peers. 

SCOPE AND IMPACT 

In this role, you will support the finance teams in budgeting, closing, and forecasting. This entails handling confidential financial data, ensuring its accuracy. The role significantly impacts financial reporting integrity, audits, and compliance. Additionally, it identifies cost reduction opportunities, impacting business performance and decisions. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Month-end closing process to ensure timely and accurate US GAAP financial reporting 
• Budget process 
• Load information to Tagetik for respective countries 
• Audit of US GAAP financials and statutory accounts by providing requested documentation & or analysis 
• Preparation of reports for respective countries to allow for timely and insightful analysis of financial results 
• Data gathering, consolidation and reporting for various forecast/budget areas in conjunction with Country Controlling Teams 
• Work with the Country Group members to develop and maintain best practices for managing information 
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and propose action plans for their implementation 
• Monitor business performance against budget and forecast and ensure proper communication of variances and trends to business management 
• Ensure that information is timely, accurate, relevant and reliable 
• Active participation in FP&A projects 
• Share knowledge and experience with other Reporting Analysts 
• Automation, standardization and technical support 

Qualifications:

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Finance &/ or Accounting 
• Proficient in English 
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in SSC/BPO or Controlling 
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
• Tagetik knowledge as a plus 
• SAP knowledge as a plus 
• General Accounting Knowledge 
• Cost Management/ budgeting/controlling skills 
• Highly developed communication skills and basics of public speaking 

Additional Information:

Reports To Title: FP&A Team Leader

We offer:

• Remote work model
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical care including dental care
• Life insurance
• Multisport card
• Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance, Christmas allowance)
• Employee referral program

If you are  passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or accounting, English proficiency, and 2–3 years of SSC/BPO or controlling experience. Requires accounting, budgeting, cost management, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• closing finances
• preparing forecasts
• reporting results

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Tagetik, SAP

Job Details

• Category: Finance and Accounting
• Seniority: Entry Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland
• Languages: English

About O-I

A global manufacturer of sustainable glass bottles and jars for food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical brands. — Industry: Manufacturing