FP&A Expert

**Scope**Use of record is mandatory for employees supervised by Human Resources of FMC D-GmbH, location Bad Homburg. All not affected organisations have to at least address the topics indicated by “\*” in their corresponding local documentation.**Function\***Title (m/f/d):**Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Expert – Manufacturing**Goal of function:The FP&A Expert Manufacturing is responsible for performing the day-to-day transactional activities within Financial Planning & Analysis, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, business-oriented services. The role focuses on financial planning and analysis activities to support effective decision-making and drive business performance. This position supports the FP&A function for the manufacturing operations business entity, with a primary focus on the manufacturing P&L — including production value, standard cost, overhead cost, inventories, operation KPIs. This role will work closely with the local Manufacturing Finance Business Partners.**Tasks\**** Contribute with budgets and forecasts preparation for the assigned manufacturing units and in monitoring their implementation to ensure alignment with business objectives* Support Finance Business Partners and Plant operations team in analysing deviations from budget and forecast, and in providing clear insights into underlying drivers* Contribute with developing financial models and business cases for investments to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning* Support Finance Business Partners in preparing annual standard cost calculation and conducting in-depth analyses of product cost developments to identify improvement opportunities* Support Plant operations team and Finance Business Partners to conduct contribution profit analysis to steer plant productivity* Prepare management reports and presentations focused on plant operations performance, KPIs, and strategic initiatives* Contribute with monitoring cost development, performing cost centre and profit centre controlling, and with supporting budget holders in managing their financial responsibilities* Contribute to month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and financial commentary* Ensure compliance with internal control requirements, corporate policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)* Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Operations as well as Global functions such as Accounting, Procurement and HR* Support/execute any other tasks as instructed by the direct FP&A supervisor or manager* Participate in local and international projects aimed at improving financial processes, systems, and business insights**Organization\***The function incumbent reports to:Organizational unit:GBS FP&A LeadGBS FP&AImportant internal interfaces:Important external interfaces:Please list cooperation with important departments, sites, subsidiaries etc.* Manufacturing Finance Business Partners* Manufacturing Organisation* Accounting teams* Internal Controls* Supply chainPlease list cooperation with important external companies, agencies, authorities etc.* -**Qualifications, experience, know-how and skills critical for success\***1) Required training and education:Vocational training, university degree, PhD, MBA, specialized further education etc.* Academic degree or equivalent diploma in relevant subject matter (Economics or Finance)* CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus2) Required professional experience (in years):Please list the minimum number of years of professional experience required, as well as all relevant experience in specific functions, e.g. project management or line management experience.* 6+ years of experience working on similar position in FP&A or any other relevant field3) Required personal competencies:Please list the qualities that are of special significance for the successful performance of tasks if they have not been outlined sufficiently in an attached competence profile.* Excellent communication skills with strong intercultural skills and understanding* Excellent social competence paired with persuasiveness and self-confidence, high level of energy and positivity based on a sincere personality* Team player with a strong drive to create positive work environment* Passion for continuous learning, ability to solid comprehension and fast familiarization with new and complex tasks* Excellent skills to set priorities and self-manage high volume workload* Very structured way of working with strong focus on efficient and effective processes even under pressure* Highly professional attitude characterized by a result, quality and customer oriented working style4) Other specialized knowledge, expertise and skills:a) Functional knowledge* Solid experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost centre controlling and profitability analysis within the manufacturing environment* Strong manufacturing finance skills, including preparation of business cases for investments, manufacturing cost calculations, as well as performance analysis using business KPIs* Proficient in preparing management reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, and familiar with group reporting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirements* Ability to collaborate effectively across departments (e.g. Accounting, Manufacturing Operations) and contribute to cross-functional and international projectsb) IT skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis and presentation* Familiar with ERP systems, ideally within an SAP environment; experience with SAP BI tools is considered an asset* Experience with planning and forecasting tools such as Anaplan is a plus* Solid understanding of modern communication tools, digitalization trends, and basic principles of e-health and data securityc) Languages* High fluency in English and XYZ language in the business environment5 ) Special personal requirements:* Working for an international company with international standardsCreating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables.We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.
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