Senior Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst / Finance Business Partner

Job Description

About your tasks:

Financial planning and performance management

• Coordinate and continuously improve Group-wide financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Own the planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance-management cycles for Human Resources and Pharma Operations.
• Prepare insightful monthly performance analyses, variance reports, and management presentations.
• Coordinate HR reporting at Group level, including headcount and personnel-cost analysis.
• Analyse financial performance, operational KPIs, and key cost drivers to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Improve forecasting accuracy, planning methodologies, and financial transparency.
• Use Pigment, automation, and AI-driven solutions to make FP&A processes more efficient and effective.

Strategic business partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Head of HR, the Head of Pharma Operations, and their leadership teams.
• Challenge assumptions and provide evidence-based recommendations that support sound business decisions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and help stakeholders translate them into concrete actions.
• Develop and evaluate business cases for strategic investments, transformation programmes, and growth initiatives.
• Build scenario models and financial-impact assessments to support key decisions.
• Communicate complex financial topics clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

About you:

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• You bring approximately four to six years of experience in FP&A, business controlling, financial analysis, or a comparable role.
• You have a strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business-case development.
• You possess solid financial-modelling skills and can turn complex data into practical insights and recommendations.
• You are highly proficient in Excel and have experience with analytical tools such as Power Query, Power Pivot, or similar solutions.
• Experience with Pigment or another enterprise planning platform is an advantage.
• You communicate confidently and build effective relationships with senior stakeholders, cross-functional colleagues, and international teams.
• You are curious, proactive, and comfortable challenging established assumptions constructively.
• You continuously look for opportunities to improve processes through technology, automation, and AI.

Additional Information

About your Benefits:

To best support you with your individual needs—whether it's leading a healthy life, having enough time for yourself, or developing your skills—we offer a wide range of location-specific benefits:

• Travel Allowance: Not all employees live close to our office. Therefore, we support your daily commute with a travel allowance. This compensation is in addition to your salary.
• Vacation: We offer 28 vacation days and an annual vacation bonus (8% of your annual gross salary) in addition to your salary.
• Company Pension Plan: Your future is important to us, which is why we offer you an excellent and contribution-free company pension plan.
• Employee Discounts: Several times a year, we offer discounted employee sales directly on-site, as well as a 10% discount on our online selection.
• Development: Grow! We support and promote your personal development through various internal and external training programs.
• Redcare Events: We foster team building through creative team events and celebrate our successes together at regularly held parties.
• Sports: We have our own fitness room that you can use during your break or before/after work. Additionally, during your breaks, you can enjoy the cozy relaxation room, table tennis, or foosball.
• Mental health: Get quick professional help from psychologists from nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymously and free of charge.

Compensation Grade: Grade 14