Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis (m/w/d) Full time/Part time

Overview

Job Description Summary: We are seeking a strategic and financially astute Finance Business Partner to support our ROWA Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation functions. This role is pivotal in driving financial performance, enabling innovation, and ensuring optimal resource allocation across our global innovation pipeline. You will work closely with senior R&D leaders, platform teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insights, challenge assumptions, and support business cases and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to ROWA R&D and Innovation leadership, providing financial mentorship and strategic support.
• Influence investment decisions in innovation projects, product development, and technology platforms.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes for R&D and innovation portfolios.
• Deliver insightful analysis on R&D spend, project ROI, and innovation pipeline performance.
• Supervise key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support scenario planning and risk analysis for major initiatives and long-term strategies.
• Ensure financial governance and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Partner with project management and procurement teams to ensure cost control and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with global finance teams to align reporting standards and best practices.
• Communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems supporting R&D and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; 4+ years of dynamic finance experience, ideally with exposure to R&D or innovation functions.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the innovative lifecycle.
• Proven track record to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in English and German.

Why BD and Workplace

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Location & Additional Details

Primary Work Location: DEU Frankfurt - Walther-von-Cronberg-Platz

Additional Locations: AUT Vienna - Handelskai; DEU Kelberg - Rowastrasse

Salary Range Information: €82,700.00 - €126,125.00 EUR Annual

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