Lead - Finance (FP&A)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead - FP&A to support the Reporting function for Medline Europe (EMEA) with additional support to international teams as needed. The role focuses on managing recurring reporting activities, coordinating reporting transitions, and delivering timely, accurate financial reports, dashboards, and management reporting while mentoring a small team of analysts within a shared services/GCC environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of analysts, guiding growth and ensuring high-quality delivery of reporting activities. Allocate and monitor deliverables, set objectives, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support engagement. Serve as backup for the reporting manager when required.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of recurring financial reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly). Oversee CFO decks, flash reports, dashboards, KPI trackers, and management reporting packs. Review outputs for quality and governance; support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; support GAAP reporting through Oracle PBCS/EPBCS and related systems.
• Collaborate with onshore stakeholders to support recurring reporting requirements and timelines. Coordinate transitions of reporting activities into the GCC/shared services environment. Coordinate cross-functional inputs, issue resolution, and timely closure of deliverables. Maintain reporting documentation, SOPs, trackers, and process notes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve reporting processes to enhance efficiency, standardization, and accuracy. Identify opportunities for automation and simplification using reporting and analytics tools; support implementation of improvements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with onshore and offshore stakeholders. Understand reporting requirements, manage expectations, address operational concerns, and escalate issues as required. Ensure effective communication and coordination across geographies.
• Support ad-hoc reporting requests, data requirements, and operational analysis from stakeholders. Respond to queries from onshore business partners in a timely and accurate manner.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working cross-functionally and collaboratively in a global organization.
• At least 2 years of experience managing a team.
• 7–10 years of experience in financial reporting, finance operations, or reporting support roles.
• Experience in a shared services/GCC environment preferred.
• Strong technical accounting skills and practical understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes.
• Strong MS Office skills including advanced Excel and PowerPoint; advanced Excel with Power Query and Power Pivot.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably QAD; hands-on experience or working knowledge of Oracle PBCS/EPBCS.
• Exposure to Power BI, Alteryx, dashboards, and reporting automation tools preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and coordination skills. Continuous improvement mindset with focus on process efficiency and reporting governance. Flexible and collaborative team player.
• Educational qualifications: CA/CMA or MBA from a reputed institute; 7–10 years of relevant post-qualification experience; hands-on experience with Oracle PBCS/ERP systems/Power BI.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not disclosed in the posting.