Your mission

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist (m/f/D) to join our team in Eschborn on a 2-year fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave.
In this role, you will play a key part in delivering valuable financial insights through effective cost and budget management. You will work closely with business units to optimize profitability, streamline financial processes, and support top management decision-making. 

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering valuable financial insights through effective cost and budget management. You will work closely with business units to optimize profitability, streamline financial processes, and support top management decision-making. 

Business Planning & Budget Management 

• Develop and execute the annual business plan for corporate cost management.
• Conduct annual reviews of the budget management framework to identify efficiency gains and drive continuous process improvements.
• Ensure all budget management rules and procedures are accurately integrated into internal systems.

Budget Control & Cost Analysis 

• Perform monthly variance analyses comparing actual financial performance against target budgets; provide clear commentary on overruns or savings.
• Analyze monthly costs across all branches and business sites to generate actionable insights into overall corporate P&L performance.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial and cost analysis reports for executive leadership.

Project Review & Contract P/L Analysis 

• Establish and refine standard P/L review processes for new customer contracts and contract renewals.
• Execute detailed financial business reviews and scenario analyses as requested by management.

Sales & Gross Profit Management 

• Monitor and manage sales performance and gross profit metrics broken down by customer, business unit, and service lines.
• Track profit margins across various operational sectors to safeguard targeted financial returns.

Administrative & Financial Operations Support 

• Support ongoing financial administration tasks, team reporting routines, and internal compliance checks.

Your profile

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in Financial Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, or Business Analysis.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Languages: Fluent / Native English language skills are mandatory, additional Korean language skills are a bonus.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L statements, cost accounting concepts, and general business processes.
• Software: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, dynamic reporting, modeling).

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Strong capability to break down complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Planning & Organizing: Exceptional organizational capabilities to prioritize tasks and meet tight monthly closing deadlines.
• Problem Solving: Proactive approach to identifying financial discrepancies and implementing pragmatic solutions.
• Service Orientation: Customer-focused mindset when collaborating across cross-functional internal teams

Why us?

Join us and unlock your potential with the following benefits:

• Work-Life Balance - Flexible working hours
• 30 Days of Vacation per Year
• Our location is easily accessible by car, train, or bike. Additionally, we offer a subsidy for public transportation use or a parking spot. 
• Fitness Program: Benefit from a free Gym membership 
• Daily Breakfast and Lunch at the Office: Start your day with fresh snack and enjoy a balanced lunch that we offer daily.
• Meal Vouchers: Each employee receives monthly vouchers worth over 100 euros net as an additional contribution to your meals.
• After the Probation Period: Take advantage of our support for language courses (German, English, Korean) and choose between savings plans or contributions to company pension schemes.

If you are looking for a chance to apply your knowledge and implement your ideas, while being recognized for your unique contributions, we would love to get to know you and show you why a career at GLOVIS Europe GmbH can be a great opportunity for you.

Please send us your CV and cover letter including your earliest possible start date and salary expectation. We are looking forward to getting to know you.