The FP&A Governance Specialist is 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.