Department Manager FP&A

Department Manager FP&A

Department manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Department manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in our Finance and Accounting Division.

About the role:
You will lead the newly established FP&A department, currently comprising of two team members with plans for expansion. You have a pivotal role in enhancing the financial planning and analysis function, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting decision-making across the company’s complex organizational structure. Your focus as the FP&A Manager’s includes routine responsibilities such as consolidating and reporting EU group results to the parent company and coordinating financial and operational planning, executed at least annually. High-priority initiatives include the development of a rolling forecast process and the enhancement of analytics to provide deeper insights for strategic decisions.

You will drive the full utilization of OneStream, our newly migrated integrated EPM environment, for consolidation, reporting, and forecasting. In addition, the role emphasizes leveraging Power BI, SAP BW, and Cognos DWH to provide comprehensive financial insights. Collaborating with teams across the organization, you will develop innovative solutions and tailored reports that meet the evolving needs of the business.

Your responsibilities:

• Overseeing the FP&A function to provide timely, high-quality financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Maximizing the use of OneStream and Power BI for consolidation, analysis, and reporting to provide insights to the business.
• Developing new reporting formats and dashboards tailored to the needs of the business and its branch offices
• Identifying and analyzing financial risks, variances, and opportunities, delivering actionable insights and solutions.
• Leading and coaching team members within the FP&A department, fostering collaboration and cross-functional support.
• Ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of analytical reports and the preparation of new insights for decision-making.
• Operate in close collaboration with peer department managers within the F&A division, while providing strategic advice to the Division Manager, F&A, to advance and drive initiatives focused on enhancing the organization’s financial planning capabilities.

What do you bring?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or relevant certifications such as CPA or CFA.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning tools, including OneStream, SAP, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and financial transformations is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Strong English business language skills.

About You!
You are a motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lies close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe:
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and golf cars.

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can relish breakfast/lunch at our restaurant, "The Three Forks" at a reasonable price within the office premises;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks.