Senior Financial Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY

Conducting in-depth economic and financial analyses across multiple Operations finance areas - including variable and fixed cost management, capital expenditure, headcount reporting, PPV monitoring, and productivity governance - to produce insightful reports and provide strategic decision-making support on profitability and business planning.

This senior role operates within a Regional Support function that provides consistent cost visibility and comparability across EMEA plants, ensuring forecasts reflect realistic assumptions and enabling leadership to focus on drivers rather than data reconciliation. The role requires the ability to independently manage a broad scope of responsibilities, drive process improvements through digital analytics and automation, and deliver high-quality analysis to Operations leadership, plant managers, and plant controllers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Month-End Close & Variance Analysis

• Analyze financial data across multiple cost categories (Variable Costs, Fixed Costs, Capex, Headcount,…) to assess financial performance and identify variance drivers against forecasts, budgets, and prior results.
• Lead month-end close activities for assigned areas, including variance analysis (actuals vs. prior month, prior year, and latest forecast) with reporting by plant/entity, department, and account.
• Leverage automated Power BI reporting to accelerate month-end and forecast reviews, reducing reliance on manual Excel files and improving data transparency.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Prepare rolling financial forecasts for Operations across EMEA manufacturing locations.
• Ensure forecasts reflect realistic assumptions and committed actions, supporting target setting and demand process activities.
• Upload and maintain forecasts in HFM/Hyperion Planning (transitioning to EPM), ensuring alignment between regional and global reporting.

Cost Analysis & Transparency

• Manage spend transparency for assigned locations—converting complex spend data into actionable insights, separating structural cost increases from one-offs, and enabling focused discussions on vendors, categories, and demand.
• Support plant cost reduction initiatives with analytical insight, not just reporting.
• Develop and maintain Capital Expenditure reporting and tracking across EMEA plants.

Workforce Transparency & Headcount Reporting

• Deliver scalable headcount analytics enabling clear workforce and cost insights—including MoM labor cost and HC movement analysis by department and entity.
• Collaborate closely with HR to ensure accurate employee classification by department and reporting line, distinguishing structural vs. temporary workforce changes.

KPI consolidation and reporting

• Consolidate KPIs and monitor performance across EMEA plants.

Digital Analytics & Automation

• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting solutions to replace static Excel-based processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting efficiency and quality across the team.

Post-Close & Stakeholder Support

• Prepare presentation materials and deep-dive analyses for Operations leadership reviews.
• Provide analytical support to cross-functional teams and other finance functions as needed.
• Support department-specific initiatives and executive directives.
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses as requested by Operations leadership, plant managers, and cross-functional stakeholders – deliver quick-turnaround insights on cost drivers, trends, and business scenarios. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University Degree in Economics or Finance or equivalent.

Experience and key skills: 

• 3+ years postgraduate experience in FP&A, preferably in a manufacturing/operations environment.
• Advanced Excel skills – MUST HAVE: complex modeling, data manipulation, pivot tables, Power Query, macros.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Experience with Oracle (source system for actuals), HFM/Hyperion Planning, and Power BI is an advantage. 
• Demonstrated ability to build automated reporting and visualization solution.
• Ability to transform reporting and analysis needs into insightful visuals - bridges, trends, graphs - to communicate key performance messages.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently across different cost categories and locations.

Language skills: English in advanced level

Behaviors / Attitude of Mind:

• Business-oriented and commercial with profit as a primary aim.
• Self-confident, assertive to deal with inevitable conflict.
• Not thrown by ambiguity, uncertainty, and risk.
• Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and automation.
• Insight-driven – focused on delivering value-added analysis that explains the “why” behind the numbers.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Less than 5%

The anticipated salary range for this role in Slovakia is between25 200€ to 31 500€ gross [per year (based on a full-time working week)/per hour] and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

This role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting. Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation.