Senior Financial Analyst - Cash Flow

In this role you will deliver accurate cash flow insights and forecasts to optimise liquidity and support strategic objectives. You will lead the development of forecasting capabilities and collaborate with Treasury, Group Finance, and senior leaders to shape cash generation. Through advanced analytics and automation, you will improve forecasting accuracy and drive data‑driven decisions. This is a cross‑functional, hybrid opportunity in Heidelberg or Berlin with a clear impact on the Group's financial performance.

• Act as subject matter expert for Total Cash Flow and partner with senior stakeholders to optimise liquidity and cash generation
• Analyse working capital components and quantify their impact on cash generation using data analytics
• Provide analytical support for cash flow hedge accounting activities
• Collaborate with Treasury, Group Finance, Tax, and senior leaders to understand funding needs and liquidity risks
• Support strategic decision-making via scenario modelling and what-if analyses
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for executive stakeholders
• Identify and present cash flow improvement opportunities to drive performance
• Ensure consistency between P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow reporting with governance standards
• Develop and maintain driver-based cash flow forecasting models
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and cash conversion
• Create dashboards and KPIs with forward-looking insights using analytics and AI
• Integrate Total Cash Flow planning into Budget, Forecast and Mid Term Planning cycles
• Drive continuous improvement and automation of cash flow reporting
• Support strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses for senior management

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Demonstrable experience in financial planning, controlling, treasury, or cash flow analysis
• Strong understanding of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow relationships
• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel and modern analytics/visualisation tools
• Experience with large datasets and financial systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management
• Ability to translate data into meaningful insights for executives
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment

• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication
• Business partnering
• Advanced Excel
• Data analytics
• Forecasting models