Metro Global Solution Center (MGSC) is internal solution partner for METRO, a €31.6 Billion international wholesaler with operations in more than 30 countries. The store network comprises a total of 623 stores in 21 countries, of which 522 offer out-of-store delivery (OOS), and 94 dedicated depots. In 12 countries, METRO runs only the delivery business by its delivery companies (Food Service Distribution, FSD).
HoReCa and Traders are core customer groups of METRO. The HoReCa section includes hotels, restaurants, catering companies as well as bars, cafés and canteen operators. The Traders section includes small grocery stores and kiosks. The majority of all customer groups are small and medium-sized enterprises as well as sole traders. METRO helps them manage their business challenges more effectively.
MGSC, location wise is present in Pune (India), Düsseldorf (Germany) and Szczecin (Poland). We provide HR, Finance, IT, Strategy, Branding & Business operations support to 31 countries, speak 24+ languages and process over 18,000 transactions a day. We are setting tomorrow’s standards for customer focus, digital solutions, and sustainable business models. For over 10 years, we have been providing services and solutions from our two locations in Pune and Szczecin. This has allowed us to gain extensive experience in how we can best serve our internal customers with high quality and passion. We believe that we can add value, drive efficiency, and satisfy our customers.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented FP&A professional to support financial planning, margin analysis, category performance evaluation, and revenue forecasting across our wholesale/ retail portfolio. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Category, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Business Finance teams to drive data‑backed decision-making, optimize profitability, and enhance business performance.
Job Responsibilities:
Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for sales,
margins, category performance, and operating expenses.
Develop revenue and margin forecasting models using historical trends, pricing strategies,
market dynamics, and promotional plans.
Provide variance analysis and insights against budget, forecast, and prior period
performance.
Analyze daily/weekly/monthly business performance including sales, GMV, ASP, sell-through,
conversion rates, and customer behavior trends.
Track revenue drivers across channels—online, offline, marketplace, all multichannel sales—
highlighting risks and opportunities.
Support pricing, discounting, and promotional effectiveness studies to improve top-line and
margin outcomes.
Conduct category-level profitability analysis including gross margin, net margin, contribution
margin, and SKU-level economics.
Partner with Category & Merchandising teams to evaluate assortment mix, price positioning,
markdown strategy, and product lifecycle profitability
Produce margin bridge analysis (price, mix, cost, discounting, shrinkage, etc.) to identify
improvement levers.
Prepare weekly/monthly business review decks with key metrics, KPIs, and performance
commentary.
Build and maintain dashboards (Excel/BI tools) for real-time monitoring of sales, margins,
and category health.
Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of reports to stakeholders.
Business Partnering
Collaborate cross-functionally with Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Operations, and
Marketing teams to support commercial decision-making.
Present financial insights to leadership, highlighting actionable recommendations and
performance drivers.
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reduce manual work, and enhance
reporting accuracy.
Drive automation using Excel macros, Power BI, or other tools to streamline financial
workflows.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or related
fields. Qualified CMA/CCA, CA Inter or similar
• 2–7 years of relevant FP&A / Business Finance experience in retail, FMCG, e-
commerce, or consumer-focused industries.
• Strong understanding of retail business drivers—pricing, margins, category
dynamics, inventory management, and promotions.
• Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of Power BI/Tableau preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate
insights into actions.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to details and ability to work independently
Preferred Skills
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting tools (SAP 1BW/FI/C, Tagetik, Microstrategy
Datawarehouse, Bigquery).
• Experience working with large datasets and SQL plus.
• Strong financial modeling expertise.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related field
- Qualified CMA/CCA, CA Inter, or similar qualification
- 2-7 years of relevant FP&A or Business Finance experience
- Experience in retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or consumer-focused industries
- Strong understanding of pricing, margins, category dynamics, inventory management, and promotions
- Advanced Excel skills
- Working knowledge of Power BI or Tableau
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
- Experience with budgeting and forecasting tools such as SAP 1BW/FI/C, Tagetik, MicroStrategy Data Warehouse, or BigQuery
- Experience working with large datasets and SQL
- Strong financial modeling expertise
METRO AG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about METRO AG and has not been reviewed or approved by METRO AG.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is described as generous, with 30 days of paid vacation and flexible working-time models in many corporate roles. These practices support work–life balance at core hubs such as the Düsseldorf campus.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — On-site gyms, sports classes, discounted canteen meals, employee discounts, job-bike options, parking, and strong transport connections enhance everyday convenience at key locations. Access to an assistance program and campus events further expands lifestyle-oriented perks.
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Healthcare Strength — Health checks, occupational medical care, and preventive services such as flu vaccinations are part of the offering. These resources indicate structured health support beyond basic provisions at the main hubs.
METRO AG Insights
What We Do
METRO AG is a leading international wholesale and retail group offering food and non-food products under brands like METRO and MAKRO. It serves hotels, restaurants, caterers, and grocery stores, and develops digital solutions for its wholesale business.
