Finance Data & Systems Lead (FP&A Transformation)

ABOUT WELLA

The Wella Company is one of the world’s leading professional and retail hair companies. It is a beauty collective with a mission to enable consumers to look & feel like their true self. Its love brands, which include beauty icons such as Wella, Clairol, OPI, and ghd (all together “Wella”), are co-created by and designed for the beauty junkies of today and tomorrow. Following the divestiture of Coty’s Professional and Retail Hair businesses to the global investment firm KKR, Wella became, on December 1, 2020, a fully independent, standalone company with its own management team and operational structures. The new company has presence in over 100 countries and an estimated annual net revenue of $2.6Bn. Wella and its brands are and will remain committed to a range of social causes as well as seeking to minimize its impact on the environment. For additional information about Wella please visit www.wella.com.

ABOUT THE FINANCE FUNCTION

The Finance Team delivers an effective finance support service to the business to strengthen decision-making by providing timely and accurate reporting and business information. The appropriate financial control framework facilitates improvements in the business, promotes the management of financial risk within the organization and meets increasing statutory and regulatory requirements. Join the team that is making a tangible difference for the future of Wella, participate to one of the biggest transformations in the industry, driving and leveraging our culture of pride and performance!

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Global FP&A Data, Systems & AI Capabilities will be an essential part of our dynamic Finance Team, reporting to the Global FP&A Director Capability & Projects.

This role combines strategic leadership in FP&A data architecture, system governance, and advanced analytics with hands-on implementation of practical AI/ML solutions to drive automation, insight generation, and decision support across transforming global FP&A organization capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the FP&A system (EPM and SAP Analytics Cloud) owner, ensuring its optimal performance and alignment with business needs.
• Own the FP&A data architecture in company: design and implement financial reporting data flows (both master and transactional) that are properly integrated from upstream systems like SAP ECC and IBP into FP&A systems (EPM, SAC) and downstream.
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data across systems.
• Identify and lead initiatives to embed AI/ML into FP&A processes, including forecasting, scenario modeling, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics.
• Leverage advanced analytics tools to automate reporting and transform complex data into actionable business insights.
• Oversee global FP&A transformation projects, including stakeholder alignment, resource management, and vendor coordination.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in finance and analytics, continuously proposing enhancements to tools, processes, and capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration/management, information systems or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis operational roles and data analytics/system project management.
• Experience with data governance frameworks, data management, and system integration.
• Experience managing internal/external project resources, small teams.
• Proficiency in analytical and data manipulation tools, financial modeling, and forecasting methodologies.
• Ability to manage complex system projects, balancing competing priorities and timelines.
• Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and clear presentation of financial insights and findings.
• Solid organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
• A proactive approach, demonstrating initiative in problem-solving and operational enhancement efforts.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and drive personal and organizational growth within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Join us in driving financial excellence, innovation, and strategic impact within the Wella Company, fostering an environment of professional growth, operational excellence, and transformative industry contributions.

WHAT WE OFFER 

We care about growth, health, and wellbeing of our employees; therefore, our offer includes:

• Luxmed medical insurance: Employee basic package is covered by Wella, you can upgrade the package or extend it to your spouse or partner and kids
• Life insurance: basic option is paid by Wella, you can upgrade the package for you and your family
• Lunch card
• Multisport card
• Parking subsidy or public transportation refund – depending on your commuting style
• One additional day off to celebrate each full year of employment (capped at five days)
• Birthday as a holiday: celebrate with your loved ones!
• End-of-the-year gift, spring celebrations
• Bonus for life-time occasions (e.g., giving birth to a child, marriage)
• Attractive referral bonus for recommending talents to work at Wella
• State-of-the-art workspace, collaborative areas, cool events, and gatherings
• Occasional samples of our products to enjoy
• Access to discounts on our products in Wella and ghd online shops