About the role
Job Description
PLANNING & FORECASTING
* Prepare and align the overall planning process. * Support the Finance teams during the planning process, with a focus on technical and process setup. * Ensure the timely submission of the Business Plan and Revised Estimates. * Analyze plan submissions, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPIs. * Ensure the reconciliation of our systems. * Check the quality of planning submissions for errors, consistency, and plausibility. * Make suggestions for improvements in presentation and/or commentary. * Support FX calculations for all entities. * Prepare and consolidate a standard plan reporting package.
MONTH-END CLOSING
* Support our entities during the month-end close. * Analyze submissions, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPIs. * Check the quality of reporting packages for errors, consistency, and plausibility. * Make suggestions for improvements in presentation and/or commentary. * Prepare a standard monthly reporting package.
CONTROLLING: ANALYSIS, REPORTING & COMMUNICATION
* Continuously enhance and improve the standard reporting package for planning and month-end closing. * Develop new tools and reports that provide better insights and efficiency gains. * Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations upon request. * Act as a contact person and sparring partner for other team members. * Proactively collaborate with other Controllers to ensure alignment on controlling guidelines, reporting standards, and related topics. * Actively contribute to new and existing Finance projects.
GENERAL
* Ensure full compliance with the Group Controlling and Reporting Guidelines. * Act as a specialist in all reporting and IT systems, continuously identifying improvement opportunities and best practices to drive efficiency and effectiveness. * Build strong relationships with AFM Controllers, DQM, and Corporate Controllers. * Share best practices, insights, and ideas, while highlighting risks and opportunities.
Qualifications
Gained first working experience in Finance (Controlling)
University Degree in Business Administration or similar (minimum Bachelor)
Fluent in English, German is an advantage
Excellent MS Office knowledge (Excel), familiarity with integrated business analysis tools (SAP BI/ HYPERION/ Smartview) as a strong plus
High level of financial knowledge
Analytical thinker with strong business acumen
Ability to quickly identify and analyze causalities, risks and impacts
Structured and well-organized working style
High level of engagement, self-directed person, team-player, hands-on mentality
Strong communication & presentation skills
Entrepreneurial and result-oriented thinking, flexibility to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
Due to legal reasons, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is € 2,362 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.
As an employer, we value diversity and support people in developing their potential and strengths, realizing their ideas and seizing opportunities. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin.