Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst | FP&A

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 six core values supporting our promise to improve the quality of life of every patient every day. These core values are: Patients and Partners First, Honesty and Integrity, Quality and Compliance, Collaboration, No-Limits Mindset and Results Oriented.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Supports the compilation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting, including monthly financials and functional expense reporting, and relevant KPIs. Responsible for Annual Plan (Budget), forecasts, and Latest Estimate (LE) processes: Involved in the budgeting and planning process for capital spend, headcount, OPEX planning, and implementing appropriate review processes. Responsible for analysis during month-end close.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Supports the compilation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly management reporting, including monthly financials and functional expense reporting, and relevant KPIs.

• Responsible for Annual Plan (Budget), forecasts and Latest Estimate (LE) processes: Proactive involvement in the budgeting and planning process for capital spend, headcount and OPEX planning, and for implementing appropriate review processes.

• Responsible for analysis during month-end close.

• Performs ad-hoc business analysis and conducts comprehensive financial analyses. Uses results to provide visibility/input to management.

• Provides financial analysis to support tactical and strategic decision making - e.g. input to business cases, cost analysis, what if scenarios, etc. as stipulated by the needs of the business leadership.

• Works closely with Manufacturing, Marketing as well as Finance to develop more integrated planning processes and systems.

• Responsible for the product engineering center's accounts payable, purchasing, payroll, and financial activities to support the business.

• Create financial presentations for Management and others as necessary.

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. 

• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel.

• Networks with key contacts outside of area of expertise.

• Provides assistance to other staff with complex tasks that require considerable judgment and initiative.

• Mentors other staff as applicable.

• Assists with various projects as assigned by a direct supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance required. 

• MBA or other advanced degree desirable, but not required.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Experience in life sciences industry a plus.

• 5 - 8 years' related experience or an equivalent amount of education and experience.

• Experience in multi-national organization a plus.

• Knowledge of ERP systems is required, BW and SAP experience is preferred.

• Advanced Excel, database and PowerPoint skills required.

• Experience with financial planning systems (Anaplan) is preferred.

• Strategic thinker and functional business partner.

• Advanced financial modeling skills required.

• Experience working with senior management.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills are required.

• Ability to interpret complex data.

• Must be able to prioritize.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Our offer:

• Private medical care in Medicover

• Medicover Sport card

• PZU life Insurance

• Language classes - ProfiLingua (English)

• eTutor platform (English, German)

• Recommendation program

• Life milestone bonus

• Holiday allowance

• Childcare refund

• Occasional gifts