Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, BI & Reporting

• Work directly with the Head of Controlling and the Group CFO on key corporate performance management matters


• Develop integrated data flows, data models and reporting structures for Financial Planning & Analysis, management reporting and transparent tracking of key KPIs


• Contribute to the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, including the preparation of integrated financial models for the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow


• Create, maintain and continuously improve analyses, management reports, forecasting materials, dashboards and BI-enabled reporting solutions for internal and external stakeholders


• Analyze and optimize existing data flows, interfaces and system landscapes in close coordination with Controlling, IT and subsidiaries


• Lead and manage group-wide projects for centralized information provision and the implementation of automation and AI solutions in Finance


• Validate, assure the quality of and present financial and operational management information in a target-group-oriented manner for the Executive Management, CFO, Controlling and plants


• Support the development of smart reporting models and the advancement of a scalable group-wide BI and performance management landscape

Requirements

• Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics or a comparable qualification


• Several years of professional experience in Controlling, FP&A, Finance BI, reporting, data analytics or relevant management consulting, ideally in a manufacturing company or corporate group


• Excellent understanding of financial planning, reporting, income statement, balance sheet and cash flow principles, as well as KPI-based performance management


• Sound knowledge of controlling processes and a strong understanding of systems and data


• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel, as well as BI, reporting and visualization tools


• Experience with Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SAP, SQL or comparable applications is an advantage


• Strong analytical skills, high numerical aptitude and enthusiasm for digitalization, automation and data-driven decision-making in Finance and Controlling


• Structured, independent and solution-oriented approach to work


• Willingness to take responsibility for projects and manage complex data structures and concurrent requirements


• Confident communication with Executive Management, the CFO, Controlling, IT and subsidiaries


• Very good German and good English language skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis, including the development of integrated financial models and management reporting structures. Proficient in data analytics and BI tools, with strong analytical skills and a focus on automation and digitalization in Finance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning & Analysis


• Data Analytics


• Power BI


• KPI-Based Performance Management


• Controlling Processes

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling


• Management Reporting


• Data Flow Optimization


• Budgeting


• Forecasting


• KPI Tracking


• Data Visualization


• SQL


• Excel


• Business Informatics

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Structured Approach


• Independent Work


• Solution-Oriented Mindset


• Confident Communication

Industry Keywords

• Controlling


• Finance


• Manufacturing


• Corporate Group


• Data-Driven Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI


• Microsoft Fabric


• SAP


• BI Tools


• Reporting Tools