Senior Professonal in Financial Planning & Analysis (Manufacturing)

This is a hybrid role. Upon agreement between you and your supervisor, you are entitled to a flexible arrangement where you will be able to split your time between working from the office and working remotely.

Fresenius Medical Care core values:

Fresenius Medical Care is a people business. Our success depends on having the best and brightest employees, and helping them attain their personal and professional goals while delivering excellence in patient care and business results. Our employees embody our culture which is based on core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: We Care. We Connect. We Commit.

The Senior FP&A Professional is responsible for supporting the financial planning and analysis activities within the Manufacturing and Supply Chain function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and business-relevant financial insights. This role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting to drive operational efficiency and cost control. The position supports the FP&A function for the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organization with a focus on cost of goods manufactured, production-related expenses, inventory, and supply chain KPIs. This role will work closely with the Finance Business Partner and cross-functional teams including Accounting, Procurement, and Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the FP&A strategy for specific manufacturing and supply chain business lines or regions, ensuring alignment with operational and strategic goals.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Advise senior management on financial performance, cost drivers, supply chain risks, and opportunities for efficiency and growth.
• Drive the development of long-term financial plans, integrating production forecasts, capacity planning, and logistics strategies.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance on financial modelling, reporting, and business partnering.
• Lead or support key financial projects, including cost optimization, capital investment analysis, and supply chain network improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Operations as well as Global functions such as Accounting, Procurement and HR.
• Create and maintain updated internal work instructions.
• Support or execute other tasks as assigned by the FP&A supervisor or manager.
• Participate in local and cross-functional projects aimed at improving financial processes, systems, and business insights.

Requirements:

• Academic degree or equivalent diploma in relevant subject matter (Economics or Finance)
• CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus
• 8-10 years relevant finance experience with 4+ years of solid Manufacturing/Supply Chain Finance background
• Professional experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost center controlling and profitability analysis.
•  Excellent knowledge of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow concepts and their application in operational finance
• Strong working experience in month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of accruals, reconciliations, and financial commentary
• Very strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain finance, including cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, and operational KPIs.
• Conducting in-depth profitability analyses across business units, products, and customer segments to identify improvement opportunities
• Conducting complex product margin analysis for price setting and tracking of price development
• Preparation of complex business cases and financial models for operational initiatives, cost reviews, and investment proposals.
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Professional in preparing management reports and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Deep understanding how FP&A cooperates with  different business functions like Accounting, Procurement, Production, and Logistics.
• Advanced knowledge how to change internal controls, financial policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to make them corresponding more effectively with changing processes.
• Experience in transformations and transition of processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with advanced level skills in financial modelling and data analysis.
• PowerPoint - advanced presentations with Excel connections
• Advanced SAP user
• Fluent in English
• Experience with BI tools, creating dashboards
• Exposure with planning and forecasting tools such as Anaplan is a plus
• Excellent communication  and intercultural skills
• Excellent social competence with developed stakeholder relation management skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights                 
• High level of ownership and accountability, with a structured and results-oriented working style
• Strong prioritization and time management skills to handle high-volume workloads effectively
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning, with the ability to quickly adapt to new tools, systems, and challenges
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and commitment to creating a supportive work environment
• Proactive in team`s coaching and knowledge/experience sharing
• Emotional intelligence and empathy
• Flexibility
• Conflict solving skills