Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

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 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

Roles & Responsibility

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