Finance Partner Operations (m/f/d)

medac Gesellschaft für klinische Spezialpräparate mbH; Wedel; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Partial remote work

30 vacation days

Medac Academy training

Pension scheme

Counselling and elder care support

Health and wellbeing activities

Job summary

medac is seeking a Finance Partner Operations at its Wedel location near Hamburg. You will act as a trusted sparring partner to Operations, guiding strategic and operational decisions across inventory, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain processes.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting and performance management, translate complex data into actionable insights, and drive cross-functional initiatives with Finance Capability Centers to boost efficiency and value creation across Operations and

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Several years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, Controlling, FP&A or a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain and Operations, including inventory management, logistics, working capital and key operational performance drivers.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning and performance management.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to turn complex business challenges into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trusted relationships across different organizational levels.
• Fluency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted sparring partner to Operations leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making across inventory management, logistics and end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Drive the financial steering of inventory, write-offs, disposals, logistics costs and working capital by identifying risks, opportunities and key value drivers and deriving clear recommendations for action.
• Challenge operational assumptions and business plans through financial insights, scenario analyses and robust business cases.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, business reviews and performance management processes.
• Translate complex operational and financial developments into clear insights and recommendations for management.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects in close collaboration with Finance Capability Centers and business stakeholders to improve efficiency, resilience and value creation across Operations and Supply Chain.

Education

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a related field

Job description

About medac

We are a strong community: with more than 2,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to improving human health. Our work is more than just a job. With a career at medac, you can make a real difference in the industry. Look into this job opportunity and become part of an exceptional workforce.

At our location in Wedel near Hamburg, we are looking for a Finance Partner Operations (m/f/d).

Your tasks

• Act as a trusted sparring partner to Operations leadership, supporting strategic and operational decision-making across inventory management, logistics and end-to-end supply chain processes
• Drive the financial steering of inventory, write-offs, disposals, logistics costs and working capital by identifying risks, opportunities and key value drivers and deriving clear recommendations for action
• Challenge operational assumptions and business plans through financial insights, scenario analyses and robust business cases
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, business reviews and performance management processes
• Translate complex operational and financial developments into clear insights and recommendations for management
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and projects in close collaboration with Finance Capability Centers and business stakeholders to improve efficiency, resilience and value creation across Operations and Supply Chain

Your profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Several years of relevant experience in Finance Business Partnering, Controlling, FP&A or a comparable role
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain and Operations, including inventory management, logistics, working capital and key operational performance drivers
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, business planning and performance management
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, combined with the ability to turn complex business challenges into clear recommendations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge, influence and build trusted relationships across different organizational levels
• Strategic mindset, high degree of ownership and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach
• Fluency in German and English

Our offer

Our employees are our greatest asset. And to show our appreciation, we offer attractive benefits.

• Your work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible working hours with the option of working a proportion of those hours remotely, 30 annual vacation days and an excellent cafeteria
• Attractive salaries and success-based bonuses for all medac employees
• Individual training opportunities: Our medac academy offers a wide range of programmes including leadership training, coaching essentials and language classes
• A funded pension scheme and other social benefits
• We care for our employees beyond the workplace and provide advice on caring for elderly relatives as well as offering counselling
• We promote sports and activities to improve our employees’ health

We want everyone to feel included and welcome, and we treat everyone equally. We welcome all applications, regardless of age, gender, sexual identity, nationality, religion, ideology, ethnic and social background or disability. Anyone who is part of medac is part of a diverse – and therefore strong – team.