HR Data Operational & Insights Specialist in Bucuresti

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!ROLE PROFILEJOB TITLE: HR Data Operational & Insights SpecialistFUNCTION: GBS HRCITY & COUNTRY: Bucharest, RomaniaPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESOperationalCoordinate the Budgeting & Financial Forecasting process via BAT’s forecasting tool i.e., Business Objects Planning & Consolidation (BPC) during the planning and reporting cycles (Monthly Operational Profit Estimates and Quarterly Profit Review)Execute tasks in accordance with BPC guidance as part of the Integrated Business Planning & Performance Management activities and timelinesSupport Global BPC processes by deploying BPC Business Process Flows to enable budgeting & financial forecasting (for example, Overheads, Brand Support Expenditure, Capital Expenditure, employee benefits), update forecast foreign exchange rates, monitor BPC Master Data updates, unlock BPC working category, set first forecast period for forecast and end market scenarios, and copy latest actuals into the available planning categorySupport monthly forecasting process by finalising the planning categories in BPC, execute Group currency translation and Group management consolidation, and ensure that latest available forecast is copied and stored in the BPC tool for future point of referenceAct as the first point of contact for headcount planning and employment cost forecasting queries addressed to the Global Headcount Planning team and provide solutions within an appropriate time frameAct as first level of support for all queries addressed to the Global Reporting Support team and provide solutions within an appropriate time frameAct as the third level of support for the end market and the Planning & Reporting users in Global Business Services in resolving queries related to processes, data, system reconciliations and BPC application functionalitiesValidate financial statements generated during the budgeting and forecasting cyclesProvide support and guidance to the Planning & Reporting users in Global Business Services and end market users, while maintaining excellent and effective working relationshipsCollaborate with the BPC IT team, Organisational Effectiveness team, end market users, and Planning & Reporting users in identifying potential issues and functionality improvements, following up on critical issues arising from business requirements, test solutions prior to implementation, and communicating timely changes/ issues to BPC usersSupport HR Data managers in driving the activities in the Employee Listing programs.LeadershipDemonstrate leadership by proactively sharing BPC Management related learnings and best practices with BPC users as part of the Continuous Improvement cultureRaise concerns regarding the timelines of the project plan and proactively prepare a remediation planProject Management & Change Management Identify opportunities to simplify and automate the Budgeting and Financial forecasting processes and drive efficiencies by deep diving into frequently raised queries or issuesDrive the activities outlines in the project plan by liaising all project resource and senior stakeholdersADDITIONAL INFORMATIONOur future colleague will be part of the GBS HRSS (HR Shared Services) team and will work across all regions covered by BAT and will act as an extension of the Organizational Effectiveness COE (Centre of Excellence).In terms of working relationships, our future colleague will have the opportunity to engage with HR BPs (HR Business Partners), Program Stakeholders (internal and/or external) depending on the project’s requirements and purposeSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCENecessary Experience At least 3-5 years of experience in HR services/Finance roles is preferred within an FMCG or similar dynamic operating environment.An analytical background and experience in working with Microsoft Excel is a must, while prior experience in budgeting, planning, forecasting & reporting or similar will be an added advantage SAP knowledge will be an added advantageStrong stakeholder management (excellent communication, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills)Essential requirementsCandidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/Professional degree (or equivalent qualification) in a subject area that demonstrates numeracy and/or in HRProficiency in EnglishStrong attention to detail and accuracy with data managementConsultative and proactive approachHighly competent with the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on MS ExcelMicrosoft Power Apps knowledge, Alteryx Designer and Server are a plusPrevious experience using HRIS systems (SuccessFactors is a plus)Problem solving skills and investigation abilitiesSelf-reliant and excellent communicatorAble to work and collaborate across functionsResults-oriented & task focused