Planning & Performance Senior Analyst

Job summary

Responsible for capturing, analysing and reporting performance and financial outcomes, using basic technical capabilities to ensure the business transactions and results of the reporting entity are recorded, reported and forecasted with integrity, in a timely manner and in conformance Group accounting policies and control standards.

• Works closely with the management of the german retail business and country PPM leaders to support the annual capex and ncc planning process, ensuring investment pipeline plans are appropriately challenged and assured for the designated business(es)
• Produces detailed forecasts during the year, drawing insights and highlighting areas where NCC or Capex performance targets are not being met
• Analyses and interprets actuals as a basis for performance management at business level
• Actively supports reporting and inventory processeses
• To carry out the month end close processes in a timely and accurate manner
• Translates financial and operational performance for the businesses and evaluates and articulates the underlying delivery of actuals vs. latest forecasts on a monthly basis to incorporate into the plan and current outlook for the year
• Support the ARC manager(s), in partnership with GBS, in completing Period End Close activities, and with the review and completion of BSI activities for relevant accounts
• Support the drive for continuous improvement (CI) in MI to ensure integrity & accuracy and to meet advances in business requirements
• Contribute to the performance networks to share learnings and solutions

• University or college degree
• 3-5 years relevant post degree experience
• Recognised national or international professional accountancy qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CPA or qualified by experience
• Fluency in English, German knowledge is an advantage
• A good understanding and use of MI tools is a plus
• Able to analyse and summarise complex information and prepared to drive performance improvements together with the business
• Experience of working with large data sets
• Skilled at interpreting accounting data, able to provide a focus on underlying trends and messages
• Expert use of Excel
• Looks for ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently (CI)
• Excellent communication and cooperation skills

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in a stylish office environment
• Learning opportunities, other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Company laptop
• Phone for private usage
• Opportunity to work from home: up to 3 days a week – based on team agreement