Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Expert – Manufacturing
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.
Organizations
- Manufacturing Finance Business Partners
- Manufacturing Organization
- Accounting teams
- Internal Controls
- Supply chain
Qualifications
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.Functional knowledge
Solid experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost centre controlling and profitability analysis within the manufacturing environmentStrong manufacturing finance skills, including preparation of business cases for investments, manufacturing cost calculations, as well as performance analysis using business KPIsProficient in preparing management reports and presentations for senior stakeholders, and familiar with group reporting standards (IFRS) and compliance requirementsAbility to collaborate effectively across departments (e.g. Accounting, Manufacturing Operations) and contribute to cross-functional and international projectsRoles & Responsibility
Contribute with budgets and forecasts preparation for the assigned manufacturing units and in monitoring their implementation to ensure alignment with business objectivesSupport Finance Business Partners and Plant operations team in analysing deviations from budget and forecast, and in providing clear insights into underlying driversContribute with developing financial models and business cases for investments to support strategic decision-making and scenario planningSupport Finance Business Partners in preparing annual standard cost calculation and conducting in-depth analyses of product cost developments to identify improvement opportunitiesSupport Plant operations team and Finance Business Partners to conduct contribution profit analysis to steer plant productivityPrepare management reports and presentations focused on plant operations performance, KPIs, and strategic initiativesContribute with monitoring cost development, performing cost centre and profit centre controlling, and with supporting budget holders in managing their financial responsibilitiesContribute to month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and financial commentaryEnsure 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 HRSupport / execute any other tasks as instructed by the direct FP&A supervisor or managerParticipate in local and international projects aimed at improving financial processes, systems, and business insights