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 Lead
GBS FP&A
Important 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 chain
Please list cooperation with important external companies, agencies, authorities etc.
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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 plus
2) 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 field
3) 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 style
4) 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 projects
b) 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 security
c) Languages
High fluency in English and
XYZ
language in the business environment
5 ) Special personal requirements:
Working for an international company with international standards
