Senior FP&A Specialist

Finance

Senior FP&A Specialist (d/f/m)

Location: Berlin, Germany

Contract: Permanent

A leading tech company with a full German banking license is seeking a Senior FP&A Specialist professional to join their team.

Role

• Budgeting and Cost Management: Lead budgeting processes, monitor budget performance, and provide insights through monthly, annual, and ad-hoc performance reviews with leadership and cost centre owners. Recommend initiatives for cost optimization and efficient resource allocation.
• Financial Modeling and Planning: Develop financial models for multiple scenarios, perform variance analysis, and deliver data-driven insights to support strategic projects focused on improving revenue, gross margins, and EBITDA.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Analyze financial performance and deliver clear insights through reporting. Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Operational Oversight: Collaborate with HR and operations teams to monitor workforce developments, track organizational changes (e.g., vacancies, new roles, internal movements), and manage compensation-related expenses in line with business needs.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Oversee actuals vs. budget tracking and lead monthly and ad-hoc performance reviews with leadership and cost centre managers.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with departments across the organization to provide financial guidance and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Work with Finance to ensure accuracy in accounting deliverables such as cost allocations and accruals in line with management reporting.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, banking, fintech, or related industries
• Background in business planning, controlling, strategy consulting, investment/private banking, analytics, or finance
• Strong experience in financial modeling and business case development
• Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with VBA, SQL, or Python is a plus
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); German language skills are an advantage