Overview
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager Jobs in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany at ZRG Ignata Finance
Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
Company: ZRG Ignata Finance
Location: Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
We are currently retained by a PE Backed buy & build in the consumer space to recruit their FP&A Manager. Recently acquired and with revenues of circa €300mill and 700 sites globally, the business is looking at ambitious growth targets with strong runway to do so.
This role is Number 2 to the Finance Director with HQ based in Dusseldorf. This is a highly commercial role and there would be a requirement to be on site 4 days per week, with flex for 1 day from home.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Analysis
- Build and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
- Analyse regional performance data to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for operational improvement.
- Conduct in-depth variance analysis (actuals vs. budget vs. forecast) across revenue, costs, and margins, identifying key drivers and trends.
- Prepare ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions.
Investment Proposals & Business Cases
- Build detailed business cases for envisaged M&A opportunities and growth investments incorporating DCF analysis, IRR, payback period, and scenario analysis to support decision-making.
- Work closely with commercial and operations teams to challenge assumptions and stress-test financial projections.
- Track and report on the post-investment performance of approved projects, comparing actuals against business case assumptions and highlighting variances.
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted financial partner to regional business unit heads, commercial teams, and operational leaders.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-finance audiences.
- Support during annual budgeting and rolling forecast process for the region, coordinating inputs and ensuring alignment with Group targets.
Reporting
- Own the regional management reporting pack, delivering accurate and insightful commentary on financial performance to senior stakeholders on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and KPI scorecards to provide real-time visibility into regional financial health.
- Consolidate regional data for submission to Group Finance, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Continuously improve and automatise data sources and reporting processes and templates to enhance clarity and efficiency
About You
- Experience in Audit or Transaction Services /Deal Advisory OR;
- Practice trained with 2+ years of experience in an FP&A, Finance Business Partner, or similar analytical finance role.
- Experience working in a multi-entity finance structure, ideally multi-site.
- Proficiency in BI tools such as Power BI or similar.
- Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Hands-on approach with “Can-do”, solution-oriented attitude.
- Fluent in German and English.
