German Finance Business Partner - Retail

Freshminds; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm is seeking a Finance Business Partner for an interim period in Frankfurt. The role involves delivering financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, as well as providing insights to support decision-making. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years' experience in finance analytics, consulting background, and fluency in both German and English. The position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel. It is a contract role with a duration of 3-6 months, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in a finance analytics role.
• Background in consulting with experience in recommendations.
• Excellent commercial acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on financial recommendations.
• Synthesize complex data into reports for leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data synthesis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical capability

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Tools

Excel

Job description

German Finance Business Partner - Retail

A client in the consumer products industry is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join the team for an interim period of 3-6 months. You will deliver monthly financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting, as well as provide ad-hoc insights to support commercial and operational decisions. The role reports to the EMEA Commercial Finance Director and aims to enhance performance through clear, actionable financial recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and insights to support commercial and operational decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to present clear, actionable financial recommendations
• Synthesise complex data into concise reports for senior leadership
• Operate independently with minimal supervision

Requirements

• 3–4 years’ experience in a finance analytics role
• Consulting background with experience presenting findings and recommendations
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in written and spoken German & English

Details

• Start date: January 5 2026
• Duration: 3–6 months
• Location: Frankfurt, in office 3 days per week

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Consulting
• Industries: Retail