The role acts as a key driver to the successful monitoring, reporting, planning and forecasting of the financial health of the business within his/her area of responsibility. Utilizing the advanced concepts of value based management, the Financial Analyst will identify, recommend and coordinate cost reduction measures to achieve planned results. The position is expected to interact with cross functional groups and at all levels of management. This includes:

Preparation of annual business plan and quarterly forecast for the responsible product class and Shared Services departments.

Support month-end closing activities including required adjustments and corrections.

Analysis of monthly results, explain deviations from plan and recommend measures for improvement.

Monitoring of fixed cost development including variance analysis, identify risks and opportunities.

Detailed analysis of freight costs and IT costs including identification of cost reduction potentials.

Tracking of capital expenditure budget and coordination of fixed asset management between operations and the Corporate Finance team.

Prepare variance analysis reports to support commercial management decision making.

Participate in critical projects and initiatives of overhead departments (e.g. cost reduction measures), coordinate all controlling and finance related activities.

Monitor and control cost center expenses in the responsible area.

Regular interaction and coordination with department management to analyze deviations from plan and identify measures to achieve business plan.

Prepare capital budgeting decision models (e.g. calculating NPV, IRR, make or buy decision) and analysis for commercial management.

Monitor, report and analyze personnel capacity and personnel costs within the area of responsibility.

Prepare regular presentations to the management on various topics mentioned above.

Constantly strive for continuous improvement of processes (CIP) within the class of responsibilities.

Identify and lead CIP projects within the department or cross functional teams.

Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned.

Your future job location offers you

Flexible worktime options, benefits and services, medical insurance, sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, pantry facilities, access to local public transport, recreation room.

Note: please attach your CV to your application.