FP&A Sales Team Leader

Company Description

To be the leading producer of glass bottles and jars worldwide you need passion, commitment and innovation baked into the very fabric of a business and its people. For more than 120 years, our glass makers have honed their craft—channeling their creativity into more than 1,800 patents held today. When you join O-I you become part of that story.

O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We are dedicated to make what matters to shape a healthier, more sustainable and more exciting world. We transform the industry to make glass more relevant and more accessible to more people.

With nearly 19,000 employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning almost 64 plants in 18 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging.

From engineering & manufacturing to brand development, design & innovation, we are dedicated to provide unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass.

Job Description

Reporting to the EU FP&A Manager, the FP&A Sales Team Leader is responsible for leading, developing, and coordinating a team of FP&A analysts supporting sales and commercial finance processes across Europe. The role oversees forecasting, reporting, month-end closing support, and analytical activities related to sales performance, margins, inventory, pricing, and operating expenses, ensuring accurate financial insights and timely support for business decision-making. 

The role partners with Finance Teams across Europe, Sales Controllers, commercial stakeholders, and other Finance partners to support planning, performance management, and financial analysis. It also supports the EU FP&A Manager in broader European FP&A activities and strategic initiatives, providing additional leadership capacity across the FP&A organization as business needs require. 

The FP&A Sales Team Leader is responsible for coaching and developing team members, coordinating team priorities and deliverables, and driving standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting solutions, and analytical tools. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES  

Financial Reporting, Management Reporting, Closing, Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Lead and develop a team of FP&A analysts supporting sales and commercial finance activities across Europe.  
• Oversee FP&A activities related to sales performance, margins, inventory, pricing, and operating expenses.  
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities within the area of responsibility.  
• Review and challenge financial data, assumptions, and forecast submissions to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability.  
• Lead the preparation and delivery of recurring and ad hoc management reporting and performance analysis.  
• Identify and communicate key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and performance trends to support decision-making.  
• Partner with Finance Teams, Sales Controllers, and other stakeholders to support financial planning, performance management, and business initiatives.  
• Oversee data collection, validation, consolidation, and reporting processes within assigned FP&A activities.  
• Support the EU FP&A Manager in broader European FP&A initiatives, including planning, forecasting, reporting, consolidation activities, and strategic projects.  
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, US GAAP requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.  
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across FP&A processes, reporting solutions, and analytical tools.  
• Lead or participate in FP&A, reporting, system implementation, and process improvement projects. 

Management Responsibility 

• Lead, coach, and develop team members to build a high-performing and engaged team.  
• Manage team priorities, workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery of objectives.  
• Provide regular performance feedback and support individual development and learning.  
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.  
• Promote professional growth and capability development within the team.  
• Ensure effective communication and stakeholder management across the Finance organization.  
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field 
• Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English, additional European language is an asset          
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Controlling, Financial Analysis, or Finance Business Partnering 
• Experience in a multinational, shared services, or matrix organization environment preferred 
• Previous team leadership, people management, or project leadership experience is an asset 
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis 
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial statements 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; proficiency in PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office applications 
• Experience with SAP, Tagetik, Power BI, or similar financial systems and reporting tools preferred 

Additional Information

Reports To Title: EU FP&A Manager 

We offer:

• Remote work model
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical care including dental care
• Life insurance
• Multisport card
• Social fund (e.g. vacation allowance, Christmas allowance)
• Employee referral program

If you are  passionate, innovative, culturally open, curious and collaborative, we’d like to hear from you. 

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.