Senior FP&A Manager
Coty · Darmstadt
SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS (FP&A) MANAGER
FINANCE / FP&A
DACH
As our Senior FP&A Manager, you will act as a strategic finance partner to the DACH leadership team, driving financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and business decision-making across the entire DACH P&L.
THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Senior FP&A Manager, you play a critical role in leading the financial planning and forecasting agenda for DACH. You will partner closely with the GM, CFO, and cross-functional leadership teams, delivering financial insights, driving forecasting accuracy, and ensuring robust financial control to support the achievement of business objectives.
You will be reporting to the CFO DACH, and you will manage:
1. Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles across the full DACH P&L
- Drive variance analysis and forecasting processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Own the local finance calendar and ensure timely delivery of planning milestones
- Manage financial inputs into planning tools, including Hyperion
- Ensure clear reconciliation versus prior year, previous forecasts, and business plans
2. S&OP & Commercial Performance Support
- Actively participate in the S&OP planning process and provide financial guidance on risks and opportunities
- Partner with Supply Chain and Category Growth teams to improve forecast accuracy
- Translate operational and sales plans into divisional and DACH-level financial forecasts
- Support decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and business insights
3. Month-End Close & Reporting
- Coordinate month-end close activities across the local Commercial Finance team
- Serve as key contact for regional Finance and Accounting teams
- Lead monthly actual-versus-forecast reviews and variance analyses
- Prepare and communicate financial reporting for senior leadership
- Support Monthly Business Updates and Business Reviews with financial insights and recommendations
4. Financial Analysis & Business Partnering
- Conduct profitability analyses for brands, product lines, and strategic initiatives
- Support Marketing teams with business cases, investment proposals, and P&L simulations
- Evaluate product launches, promotions, and commercial initiatives through ROI and profitability assessments
- Contribute to the development of financial processes supporting new business models and channels (e.g., TikTok Shop)
5. Leadership, Collaboration & Process Excellence
- Act as an active member of the regional FP&A network to drive process improvements and best practices
- Facilitate effective communication between local and regional stakeholders
- Drive alignment across Finance, Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and senior leadership teams
- Promote planning efficiency, governance, and analytical excellence across the DACH organization
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a strategic finance professional, you enjoy translating complex business and financial data into actionable insights that drive growth and performance.
Your skills and experience include:
- Significant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Sales Controlling, Brand Controlling, or related Finance functions
- Strong understanding of P&L management, balance sheet dynamics, and US GAAP principles
- Excellent experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management
- Strong business acumen and understanding of commercial performance drivers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
- Advanced Excel skills; SAP, SAP HANA, and Hyperion experience are advantageous
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
- Fluent English and ability to operate within an international environment
If you’re ready to influence strategic decisions and shape financial performance across DACH, we want you on our team!
WHAT WE OFFER
This role offers a highly visible position at the heart of the DACH business, with extensive exposure to commercial and senior leadership teams.
- Strategic partnership with the GM, CFO, and leadership team
- Broad exposure to end-to-end P&L management and business performance
- Opportunity to influence forecasting, planning, and transformation initiatives
- International and collaborative working environment
- Hybrid working model and strong development opportunities
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