Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist

(FP&A Specialist Manufacturing Industry Specialist)

Kać, Novi Sad - HUIZHONG

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced FP&A professional / Financial Controller who will play a key role in driving financial performance, business planning, cost control, and decision support across our European operations. This position partners closely with management, operations, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, ensure effective financial governance, improve profitability, and support strategic business growth. The role combines financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, and controlling activities to support operational excellence and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial plans aligned with company strategy.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Promote Europe region (including Serbia and Germany) to achieve the goal of financial control.
• Build robust, all-encompassing FP&A analytical framework to deliver consistent, actionable support for routine business operations and decision-making.
• Continuously streamline FP&A processes (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, reporting) via tools/technology to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis (e.g., variance analysis, profitability analysis, scenario modeling) to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities, report to plant and finance management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs to monitor operational performance.
• Oversee all cost accounting activities, including standard cost calculation, actual cost tracking, inventory valuation, and monthly closing.
• Partner with team to validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings, and cost new product introduction.
• Check and approve payment applications on cost and expenses, input and account invoice, ensure full compliance.
• Preparation of budget plans, collect data from departments, conduct target estimations, and develop corresponding budget plans; preparation of reports on budget plan submitted to the Board on schedule.
• Establish and optimize the budget monitoring models, generate monthly revenue and cost budget monitoring reports, track budget execution in real time, and provide timely alerts for potential overrun risks.
• Collect forecast data from departments and prepare forecast statements. Analyze and project the company’s operating performance on termly basis.
• Accurately compile revenue, cost, and profit data and monitor target achievement in real time. Track business development dynamics and strictly enforce budget management requirements.
• Actively participate in the approval and financial evaluation of new products or promotional plans, precisely calculating and analyzing key financial indicators such as costs, revenues, and profits. Undertake financial evaluations for large‑scale business projects, providing robust financial support for project decision‑making and execution.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Taxation, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in Finance, FP&A, Controlling, or Cost Accounting.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is required .
• Experience in the automotive components industry is considered a strong advantage .
• Advanced knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and manufacturing finance.
• Experience with SAP, particularly FI/CO modules .
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Advanced English language skills (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of the Chinese language is considered a significant advantage.
• Excellent analytical and logical reasoning skills.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to work effectively in an international environment.

Izvor: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4467976215/

Nivo: senior