FP&A COE Finance Manager

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. FP&A COE Finance Manager This is an outstanding chance to join eBay's FP&A Center of Excellence (COE) and build the future of global finance. The COE is a newly established global finance organization composed to centralize, standardize, and scale core FP&A activities. By joining this team, you will play a pivotal role in improving decision-making processes and financial rigor across the organization. About the team The COE supports local FP&A teams and business units by providing centralized capabilities with deep expertise in month-end close activities, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. Our professionals partner closely with FP&A to deliver outstanding OPEX accruals and forecasts, month-end close reporting, spend visibility, and trend insights. Key Responsibilities ●      Own and lead core FP&A execution activities within the COE, with a strong focus on month-end close, forecasting, and reporting. ●      Act as a senior point of contact for supported FP&A teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and timeliness of deliverables. ●      Own the review and validation of OPEX accruals, forecasts, and close reporting. ●      Partner closely with global FP&A teams to align on assumptions, outputs, timelines, and expectations. ●      Review, challenge, and synthesize variance analysis and forecasts to ensure consistency and financial rigor. ●      Work with Controllership to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements. ●      Lead or support the transition of activities into the COE, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stabilization. ●      Identify and drive opportunities for process standardization, automation, and system improvements. ●      Build scalable reporting, dashboards, and insights to support decision-making. ●      Contribute to the evolution of the COE operating model, governance, and best practices. ●      Provide coaching, guidance, or informal leadership to analysts as needed; formal people management responsibilities may evolve over time based on business needs. Experience and Qualifications Required ●      Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. ●      8+ years of relevant finance experience (FP&A, accounting, business analysis, or similar). ●      Strong understanding of accrual-based accounting, forecasting, and budgeting concepts. ●      Experience working with financial systems such as Anaplan, SAP, BW, or similar (preferred). ●      Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies. ●      Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. ●      Comfortable operating in a matrixed, evolving environment with ambiguity. ●      Strong technical skills with spreadsheets and presentations, along with proven financial analysis capabilities. ●      Ability to multi-task and manage timelines. ●      Prior experience managing, mentoring, or leading teams or workstreams is a strong plus, along with the aspiration to develop as a people leader. ●     Curiosity and a mentality for conti