Commercial FP&A Senior Analyst

GUS Germany GmbH (GGG) is an innovative and dynamic network of world-class higher education institutions that is committed to empowering students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact in the world. Our mission is to foster visionary leaders who can drive meaningful change for society.

With a strong presence in Germany, Europe, and beyond, GGG is made up of several well-known brands, including UE (University of Europe for Applied Sciences), BSBI (Berlin School of Innovation & Business), htk design academy, and GISMA University for Applied Sciences. Our thriving student body of over 10,000 learners across our institutions benefits from a wide range of academic disciplines, such as business, technology, data science, engineering, sports, and fine arts.

As part of the Global University Systems (GUS) network, which comprises over 48 universities across Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, and South America, with over 87,000 students, we are dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences to our students.

At GGG, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our employees play a vital role in ensuring that our students succeed at every step of their career path. Join our team and be a part of a culture of innovation and excellence in education.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our Finance Team in Germany on a full-time 40 hour a week starting January.

The opportunity:

This financial planning and analysis role will support the Head of FP&A in improving our unified planning and forecasting frameworks across all GGG entities. The position combines two key workstreams:

• Budget Process Ownership: designing and coordinating the annual and other recurrent planning cycles, templates, and governance.
• Commercial FP&A: overseeing revenue forecasting, pricing analysis, pipeline management, and commercial expense performance.

Key Activities & Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budget process across all GGG institutions: design templates, consolidate inputs, ensure consistent assumptions, and align submissions with Head of FP&A, Country CFO, Country COO guidance
• Maintain and enhance revenue and commercial expense forecasts, including tuition, discounts, bad debt, marketing, and sales costs
• Drive pricing and margin analysis, scenario modelling, and ad-hoc commercial performance reviews
• Deliver monthly and quarterly management reporting with clear variance commentary and actionable insights
• Partner with Finance Directors and business leads to improve forecast accuracy, accountability, and process discipline
• Support continuous improvement of financial models and reporting automation (Excel / Power Pivot / Power BI)
• Support ad-hoc projects such as new program profitability, marketing ROI, or partnership evaluations

• 10+ years' experience in FP&A, Controlling, or Commercial Finance
• Proven experience leading budget or forecast cycles in multi-entity environments
• Strong analytical and modelling skills; deep understanding of P&L and revenue drivers
• Proficient with ERP and reporting tools (oracle, unit4)
• Fluent in English; working German beneficial
• Collaborative mindset, high accuracy, and ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders

• Opportunity to work with a great team in a dynamic and international environment
• 30 days of vacation
• After successfully passing the probationary period, we offer subsidies for employees' well-being through our health budget with preventive and aftercare services
• Various online language courses and opportunities to participate in online collaboration courses
• Numerous campus events from the fields of art, culture, business and science
• Opportunity to develop and implement new ideas and concept