Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, Controlling and Development

Henkel ibérica portugal, unipessoal, lda; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme with flexible hrs

Hybrid work model

Work from anywhere up to 30 days/year

Global wellbeing standards

Employee Share Plan with Henkel shares

Company Pension Plan 100% financed by

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Job

Job summary

Henkel seeks a Manager Finan cial Planning & Analysis to lead planning and forecasting and provide data-driven insights for senior leadership. You will drive scenario analyses, ensure high-quality reporting, and monitor strategic initiatives in a cross-functional, international setting.

Required is a master's degree in finance or related field with 5+ years in finance/strategy, strong IFRS knowledge, and excellent communication. A hybrid work model and global benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in finance, strategy, or controlling.
• Strong understanding of IFRS reporting standards.
• Leadership, project management, and cross-functional/international teamwork.
• Ability to translate complex data into strategic insights.
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on, results-driven approach and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning and analysis processes (planning & forecasting).
• Lead in-depth analyses to derive data-driven insights for decisions.
• Identify and assess strategically relevant topics; prepare executive analyses for senior leadership.
• Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess risks and options.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting by designing clear, decision-oriented reports.
• Identify drivers for financial performance including plan/forecast deviations.
• Define, drive, and monitor strategic initiatives to ensure completion.

Skills

Finance leadership

IFRS knowledge

Cross-functional team work

Presentation skills

Analytical mindset

Strategic insight translation

Education

Master's degree in finance or related field

Job description

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (d/f/m)

• Manage financial planning and analysis processes (e.g. planning & forecasting processes)
• Lead in-depth analyses to derive data-driven insights supporting key decisions
• Identify and assess strategically relevant topics; prepare executive-level analyses and decision briefings for senior leadership
• Drive scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess risks, external disruptions, and strategic options
• Ensure timely, accurate and relevant reporting by designing clear and decision-oriented reports
• Identify drivers for Financial Performance (incl. Plan / Forecast deviations)
• Ensure data integrity and validation Define, drive, and monitor strategic initiatives, ensuring their successful completion

What makes you a good fit

• Master's degree in finance, business administration, economics, or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in finance, strategy, or controlling, ideally in an international environment
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards (i.e. IFRS )
• Leadership abilities, project management skills, and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear strategic insights
• Analytical mindset combined with a hands-on, results-driven approach as well as strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English language skills, German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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JOB ID:26102305

Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application