Europe / Germany / HE / Frankfurt /

Finance & Corporate Development

#: 743999735300576 / PR2084Y

Mid-Senior Level

Full-Time

Job Description

About the job

The FP&A Analyst is responsible for supporting the Finance Business Partner and Business management team in areas of financial management, analysis, reporting and planning and forecasting. The key objective of an FP&A Analyst will be achieving sustainable growth and steer business decisions towards defined goals. Capacity of quickly interpret financials and derive business insights and actions in a fast paced and uncertain environment are key for success of role. The FP&A Analyst will report to the European FP&A Leader.

Responsibilities

  • Financial Management & Analysis of Revenue, Expenses and Free Cash Flow
  • Revenue & Expense variance analysis vs budget and forecast for all different business units
  • Weekly forecasting in close cooperation with the business units and consolidating them into one overall view
  • Play an important role in the month-end and year-end processes by providing monthly estimates prior to close as well ensuring that the right accruals are made
  • Review and approve Purchase Orders (PO’s), ensuring proposed spend is in line with forecast and budget expectations
  • Make sure all costs are captured in the right cost center so that effective profitability tracking is possible
  • Support for any ad hoc requests, projects, or business reviews on an as-needed basis
  • Build annual budgets in cooperation with the business units and in alignment with the global FP&A requirements
  • Liaise between finance and non-finance teams
  • Close cooperation with the FP&A Hub who will support the local FP&A Analyst
  • Leverage of global analytical tools and processes in accordance with global FP&A

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 3+ years in experience
  • Fluent in German and English
  • Organizational skills with a proficiency in managing the time in an efficient manner
  • Highly motivated
  • Team Player
  • Communicate in an effective way

 

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