Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (f/m/x)

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Ensure a streamlined and smooth monthly Reporting Process, Variance and Trend Analysis as well as Management Reporting

Create transparency on the holistic financial performance development to enable and drive fast decision making by providing relevant facts and figures

Establish and maintain efficient reporting relationships with adjacent teams and coordinate planning process including Budget and Rolling Forecast activities

Support with the cascading of strategic targets and mid-term targets into financial

Prepare decision papers and support the tracking of strategic initiatives

Be the main counterpart to other Group Finance Teams and if applicable, support with overarching group finance projects

Bachelor or master degree in Finance & Accounting or similar (ACCA, CPA, etc.)

Well-founded working experience in the area of Finance and Controlling, preferably already in a leadership function

Strong knowledge in IFRS and Accounting as well as MIS (Essbase application) and SAP (FI/CO)

Profound experience in Financial Planning Processes combined with good knowledge of Strategy Development and Strategy Preparation

Strong communication and analytical skills

Fluent in English, German is a plus

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