Finance Business Partner

Proclinical Group; Leverkusen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pharmaceutical client in Leverkusen is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial operations and integration of a newly acquired entity. This role involves advising plant leadership, preparing performance reports, and engaging with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has strong experience in plant controlling, proficiency in Power BI, and professional language skills in German and English. This position requires a proactive approach and willingness to work on-site at least three days per week.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience in plant controlling and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in dashboarding tools like Power BI.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Proactive and autonomous approach to work.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Willingness to work on-site at least three days per week.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the plant leadership and management team.
• Prepare and present plant performance reports for global business leadership.
• Analyze production cost drivers and support cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Lead financial reviews with stakeholders across various departments.
• Provide financial insights for business cases and investment proposals.
• Coordinate annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to the plant.

Kenntnisse

Plant controlling

General ledger accounting

Business partnering

Power BI

ERP systems like SAP

Excellent relationship-building

Communication skills

Professional proficiency in German

Professional proficiency in English

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to help make a real difference in society? Join our pharmaceutical client with this Finance position!

Proclinical is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support the integration of a newly acquired entity. In this role, you will act as the sole finance representative on-site, providing both strategic and operational financial support to the plant leadership team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial performance and growth of the organization while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the plant leadership and management team.
• Prepare and present plant performance reports for global business leadership.
• Analyze production cost drivers and support cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Lead financial reviews with stakeholders across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and engineering.
• Provide financial insights for business cases, investment proposals, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinate annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop and maintain costing models for standard costs and cost center planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, group finance policies, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to the plant.
• Act as the local process owner for financial transactions and drive process improvements.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize ERP system usage.
• Oversee monthly and year-end closings, ensuring accurate financial submissions.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee inventory accounting, including valuation and provisions.
• Monitor and analyze production variances, propose corrective actions, and track implementation.
• Liaise with central finance teams and participate in cross-plant finance initiatives.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Strong experience in plant controlling, general ledger accounting, and business partnering.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar dashboarding tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Proactive and autonomous approach to work.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Willingness to work on-site at least three days per week.

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