(Graduate) FP&A Analyst / Controlling (m/f/d)

Redcare Pharmacy; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Work from Home: up to 20 days/year (EU

Redcare events

Kindergarten Grant

Mental health support

Personal Development

Deutschland Ticket

Sports & Health

Zusammenfassung

Redcare Pharmacy seeks an ambitious FP&A Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Cost Controlling team in Cologne. You will support budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and performance analysis across the organization.

You will work with experienced Business Controllers, gaining hands-on experience in budgeting, month‑end closing, and data-driven finance, while contributing to AI‑enhanced reporting and digital transformation of finance processes.

Qualifikationen

• Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with genuine interest in financial planning, performance, data analytics and digital tech.
• Excellent numerical and problem‑solving skills with high accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL. Python and AI tools are a bonus.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial plans.
• Assist monthly reporting with analyses, performance reports, and management presentations.
• Perform actual vs budget/forecast variances analyses and investigate drivers.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and scenario analyses for decisions.
• Collaborate with teams to automate and improve reporting and processes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Python

AI tools (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Controlling/Business Administration/Economics/Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

About Redcare Pharmacy:

As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values join us and start your

About Redcare Pharmacy:

As Europe’s No.1 e-pharmacy Redcare Pharmacy is powered by passionate teams and cutting-edge innovation. We strive to create a healthy collaborative work environment where every employee feels valued and inspired to contribute to our vision “Until every human has their health”. If you’re seeking a career that offers purpose and aligns with your values join us and start your #Redcareer today.

About the role:

We are looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Cost Controlling team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is eager to start a career in Financial Planning & Analysis within a fast-growing international company. In this role, you will support our Financial Planning & Cost Controlling team in delivering high-quality financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis across the organization. Working closely with experienced Business Controllers, you will gain hands‑on experience in budgeting, forecasting, month‑end reporting, and financial analysis while contributing to the continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation of our finance processes. You will also have the opportunity to explore and leverage AI‑driven solutions to enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and improve decision‑making. This role offers broad exposure to multiple business functions and provides an excellent foundation for a career in FP&A.

Job Description

About your tasks:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and long‑term financial plans.
• Assist in the monthly reporting process by preparing financial analyses, performance reports, and management presentations.
• Perform actual versus budget and forecast analyses, identifying key variances and supporting the investigation of underlying business drivers.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses, business cases, and scenario analyses to enable informed decision‑making.

Month-End Closing & Reporting

• Support the month‑end closing process by preparing reports, validating financial data, and ensuring the timely availability of management information.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Business Controlling teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the preparation and continuous improvement of recurring financial reports and KPI dashboards.

Process Automation, AI & Continuous Improvement

• Support the automation and standardization of reporting, forecasting, and planning processes using modern finance tools and technologies.
• Explore and apply AI‑driven solutions to improve reporting efficiency, automate repetitive tasks, generate insights, and enhance decision support.
• Identify opportunities to simplify existing processes, improve data quality, and increase the efficiency of the FP&A function.
• Support the implementation of new FP&A tools, reporting solutions, and digital initiatives across the Finance organization.
• Contribute innovative ideas that help build a modern, data‑driven Finance function.

Qualifications

About you:

• Recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical mindset with a genuine interest in financial planning, business performance, data analytics, and digital technologies.
• Excellent numerical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL. Skills in Python and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar technologies are considered an advantage.
• Curious about leveraging AI and automation to improve finance processes and eager to learn new technologies.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Additional Information

About your Benefits:

In order to provide our employees with the best possible support for their individual needs, we offer a wide range of benefits:

• Work from Home: If your job does not require you to be present in the office, we can arrange the place you work from individually - even for up to 20 days a year anywhere in the EU.
• Redcare events: We promote teambuilding through creative team events, and celebrate our successes together at regularly scheduled parties.
• Kindergarten Grant: We offer our employees who pay for childcare in kindergarten 100,00 € (total) per month.
• Mental health: Get quick professional help from psychologists from nilo if you feel overwhelmed in your personal or professional life. Anonymously and free of charge.
• Personal Development: We are all constantly learning. That's why we support and foster your career development through internal & external training and help you grow.
• Mobility: Your commute matters to us. We provide our employees with a fully costed Deutschland Ticket which can be used at any time.
• Sports & Health: Your well‑being is our top priority. Therefore, we offer you a range of opportunities to improve your health. Profit from a membership (M) package at Urban Sports Club, providing a variety of sports offers tailored to your interests.