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

Redcare Pharmacy; Sevenum; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Allowance

Vacation days 28 + annual bonus 8%

Company Pension Plan

Employee Discounts (on-site and online

Development programs

Team events

Sports facilities

Mental Health support

Job summary

Redcare Pharmacy is seeking 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 FP&A within a fast-growing international company.

In this role you will support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting, perform variance analyses, and help automate finance processes using AI-driven tools, while gaining exposure to multiple business functions across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with genuine interest in financial planning and data analytics.
• Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL; Python and AI tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Assist monthly reporting with analyses, performance reports, and management presentations.
• Perform actual vs budget and forecast analyses; identify key variances and drivers.
• Support ad hoc analyses, business cases, and scenario analyses.

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• Travel Allowance: We support your daily commute with a travel allowance in addition to your salary.


• Vacation: 28 vacation days plus an annual vacation bonus (8% of your annual gross salary) in addition to your salary.


• Company Pension Plan: Contribution‑free company pension plan.


• Employee Discounts: Discounted employee sales on‑site and a 10% discount on our online selection.


• Development: Internal and external training programs to support personal growth.


• Redcare Events: Team‑building events and regular parties.


• Sports: Use of a fitness room, relaxation room, table tennis, or foosball during breaks.


• Mental Health: Quick professional help from psychologists for free and anonymously.