Head of FP&A Operations (m/w/d)

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand that embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age, and income. The company has a deep-rooted family tradition of shoemaking dating back to 1774. With around 6,200 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure quality standards, over 95% of our products are produced in Germany, sourcing more than 90% of materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein, with several locations in Germany and sales offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia.

For our Controlling division, at our location in Pasewalk, we are looking for a Head of FP&A Operations (m/w/d).

Your Shoes To Fill

• You will drive compliance, transparency, and profitability in our modern production plant—primarily injection molding technology—by partnering with the local organization and linking to the Group Finance Function.
• You will serve as the business partner to the local Managing Director and the plant leadership team.
• You will prepare budgets and forecasts for management.
• You will generate regular reports (cost and performance indicators, e.g., target/actual analyses and productivity), comment on them, and derive recommendations for action.
• You will prepare and present analyses, reports, and business cases for all management levels, including ad-hoc analyses.
• You will support investment projects by reviewing, approving, and recalculating profitability calculations.
• You will develop and coach the plant controller at the site, sharing tasks as needed.

Your Walk Of Life

• You have completed studies in business administration (or equivalent) or industrial engineering, ideally with a focus on controlling.
• You have 5+ years of experience in finance, including at least 3 years in plant controlling, with knowledge of standard costing variance analysis.
• You possess a deep understanding of financial modeling techniques and relevant KPIs.
• You have excellent MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, along with good SAP knowledge (modules: FI/CO/MM). Experience with Standard Cost setups (preferably SAP COPA) and SAP S/4HANA is desirable.
• You have a solution-oriented and analytical personality with a hands-on approach, and you are extroverted with strong communication skills, capable of connecting and presenting to various organizational levels.
• You are fluent in English (B2+) and German (B2+).

We Offer

BIRKENSTOCK offers the advantages of a successful, fast-growing, global company: a dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, an authentic and open corporate culture, and excellent development opportunities. Excited? We look forward to receiving your online application, including your salary expectations!