**Scope** Use of record is mandatory for employees supervised by Human Resources of FMC D-GmbH, location Bad Homburg. All not affected organisations have to at least address the topics indicated by “*” in their corresponding local documentation. **Function*** Title (m/f/d): **Financial Planning & Analysis Manager** Goal of function: **The FP&A Manager** manages the daily transactional operations of FP&A (sub-) processes to deliver services that meet Service Level Agreements and customer expectations, improves operational effectiveness and efficiency, leads the process of solving operational issues and drives people management and development. **Tasks*** **Responsibilities:** + Hold responsibility for timely and correct execution of ongoing transactions of respective (sub-) process (i.e. reporting, cost allocation) + Accountable for consistent and ongoing application of rules, guidelines and policies set by Global Finance + Monitor ongoing execution of (sub-)process in accordance with global process design + Support the FP&A process design and the management of change requests (e.g. by Local Finance) + Accountable that SLAs are met (incl. regular performance reporting to internal clients) + Manage resolution process of issues raised within (sub-) process area and align topics with relevant stakeholders **Performance Management and Leadership:** + Support and manage implementation of continuous improvement measures (incl. automation, process streamlining, participation in group-wide solution projects) + Contribute to achieve operational efficiency targets and realization of aligned business requests + Lead SSC FP&A team members to ensure staff performance, motivation and development (incl. ongoing coaching and appraisals) + Support functional on-boarding of new team members **Reporting:** + Preparation of management reporting, incl. data gathering, validation and consistency checks (incl. monthly, quarterly and year-end performance reporting, sales reporting, cost reporting, functional reporting) + Provision of management commentary for reports in scope + Review and validate management reports; liaise with Local Finance for input and stakeholder reviews + Coordinate and monitor Controlling-related month-end activities (incl. allocations and settlements) + Support of annual budgeting process (incl. gathering of historical information) + Support CO-related data management and drive FP&A-related project activities **Organization*** The function incumbent reports to: Organizational unit: GBS FP&A Lead GBS FP&A Important internal interfaces: Important external interfaces: Cooperation with other departments, sites, subsidiaries etc. + Finance Business Partner and Business Organisation + Accounting, Internal Controls and Supply chain Please list cooperation with important external companies, agencies, authorities etc. + - **Qualifications, experience, know-how and skills critical for success*** 1) Required training and education: Vocational training, university degree, PhD, MBA, specialized further education etc. + University degree, preferably in Finance / Controlling / Business Administration; Postgraduate university degree is a plus + CPA, ACCA, CMA, CIMA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus 2) Required professional experience (in years): Please list the minimum number of years of professional experience required, as well as all relevant experience in specific functions, e.g. project management or line management experience. + 10+ years of experience in a relevant area (esp. FP&A), thereof 3-4 years of experience in a supervisory role 3) Required personal competencies: Please list the qualities that are of special significance for the successful performance of tasks if they have not been outlined sufficiently in an attached competence profile. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (other languages will be a plus) + Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines with strong problem solving and organizational skills + A high level of numerical and analytical skills + Healthcare industry experience. + Proven experience in a multi-state, multiple legal entity environment preferred. + In-depth knowledge of governance, standard management reporting & planning processes + Flexibility - Able to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information; perform a wide variety of tasks and change focus quickly as demands change; manage transitions effectively from task to task; adapt to varying customer needs. + Customer Focus - Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs. + Initiative - Able to bring about great results from ordinary circumstances; prepare for problems or opportunities in advance; transform leads into productive business outcomes; undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise without supervision. + Resource Management - Able to control one’s own time and time of direct reports; prepare budgets and spend money wisely; ensure that people have needed equipment; identify and fulfill staffing needs. + Continuous Learning - Able to stay informed of current industry trends; learn and apply new concepts and demonstrate career self-reliance; identify own areas of opportunity; set and monitor self-development goals. 4) Other specialized knowledge, expertise and skills: a) Functional knowledge + Solid experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, including cost centre controlling and profitability analysis + Proven track record in a shared services environment + Strong commercial finance skills, including preparation of business cases for investments, tenders, and commercial deals, 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, Operations, Medical, Commercial) and contribute to cross-functional and international projects b) IT skills + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for data analysis and presentation + Familiar with ERP systems, ideally within an SAP environment; experience with Power BI tools is an asset + Exposure with planning and forecasting tools such as Anaplan is a plus + Solid understanding of modern communication tools and digitalization trends c) Languages + High fluency in English language in the business environment 5 ) Special personal requirements: + Working for an international company with international standards