Economist for Financial Planning

As a FP&A Manager, you will play a key role in executing the Group’s planning, forecasting and reporting activities. You will collaborate closely with regional and BU finance teams to deliver transparency and actionable insights that inform strategic and operational decisions. Through this role, you will support shaping the company’s financial direction, enhance performance management, and facilitate implementation of best-in-class tools, systems and processes across the FP&A function. Challenges that will make you grow Support the Group-wide financial planning and forecasting process, including budgeting, long term financial planning, target setting and rolling forecast cycles Coordinate and improve monthly and quarterly management reporting, ensuring accuracy, insight, and alignment with KPIs (e.g. growth, EBITDA, cash and working capital, Capex, operational KPIs); analyses of company performance at Group, plant and BU level Collaborate with regional and BU finance teams to consolidate, analyse, and challenge forecasts, deliver variance analyses, and produce insightful business commentaries Prepare and present complex financial analyses, including scenario modelling, business cases, and ad hoc decision support to Group management Support strategic initiatives and (further) develop key financial frameworks, including working capital and profitability models, and financial KPIs relevant for our industry Continuously improve FP&A tools, processes and systems, including automation, TM1/Power BI analytics and other digital solutions to enhance speed, accuracy, and visualisation of financial data Partner with senior stakeholders across Group and BU levels on selected initiatives, promoting transparency and cross-functional collaboration Support to the head of Group FP&A to ensure delivery of relevant, accurate and complete financial analysis aligned with Group strategy Promote a culture of continuous improvement, financial ownership, and accountability throughout the FP&A network Support the development of junior analysts as needed, fostering a strong and collaborative FP&A community Qualifications that will get you ahead Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent > 5 years’ experience in FP&A, controlling or business finance, ideally within an industrial business environment Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Advanced data analytics and visualization skills preferred. Experience in reporting tools (e. g. TM1 / Cognos or LucaNet) and SAP would be helpful Strong understanding of financial processes, performance metrics, and financial modelling Analytical skills and structural thinking Teamplayer and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Effective verbal and written communication skills, confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting complex financial topics clearly Proactive, open mindset and a positive attitude. Business-fluent German and English Our Benefits Attractive compensation package Excellent further training opportunities Respectful and collegial corporate culture Sports & and health promotion (e.g. Urban Sports) Work-life balance Canteen Company pension plan and pension plan according to collective agreement Company day care center (U3) Corporate Benefits portal with many discounts Subsidized Jobticket Access to the Handelshof in Düsseldorf and HH-Harburg Job Bike We expressly emphasize that all people - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability or equality, age, and sexual orientation - are equally welcome at our company. Applications from severely disabled persons and persons with equal disabilities will be considered if they are equally qualified.