Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, BI & Reporting in Düsseldorf

• 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