Graduate FP&A Analyst - Cost Controlling (m/f/d)

About Redcare Pharmacy

Redcare Pharmacy is Europe's leading e-pharmacy, driven by passionate teams and state-of-the-art innovation. The company emphasizes fostering a positive, collaborative workplace where each employee feels valued and motivated to contribute to the mission of ensuring health for everyone.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Graduate FP&A Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Cost Controlling department. This role presents a valuable starting point for recent graduates eager to develop a career in financial analysis within a dynamic international environment. The position entails supporting financial planning, reporting, and performance evaluation across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Contribute to the monthly reporting cycle by generating financial analyses, performance reports, and presentations to management.
• Analyze actual figures versus budgets and forecasts, pinpointing variances and investigating underlying business factors.
• Support ad hoc financial evaluations, business case developments, and scenario assessments that inform decision-making.
• Help with the month-end closing activities by compiling reports, verifying financial data, and ensuring timely delivery of insights.
• Collaborate closely with Accounting and Business Controlling teams to maintain data integrity.
• Participate in enhancing recurring financial reports and key performance indicator dashboards.
• Drive automation and standardization efforts for reporting, planning, and forecasting using modern financial tools.
• Explore and apply AI-driven technologies to boost reporting efficiency and facilitate insightful decision support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and increase FP&A efficiency.
• Assist in deploying new FP&A software, reporting frameworks, and digital finance solutions.
• Contribute innovative ideas to build a modern, data-centric finance function.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical capability, with enthusiasm for financial planning, business performance metrics, data analysis, and digital finance tools.
• Exceptional numerical skills and accuracy with a detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel techniques; familiarity with Power BI, Power Query, and SQL is essential.
• Knowledge or experience with Python programming and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT is advantageous.
• Keen interest in leveraging AI and automation to enhance finance workflows and processes.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is a beneficial plus.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work options up to 20 days annually anywhere within the EU when office presence isn't required.
• Regular team-building events and company celebrations to foster a supportive culture.
• Monthly childcare support of €100 for employees incurring kindergarten costs.
• Access to confidential and free mental health services from professional psychologists.
• Support for continuous personal and professional development through internal and external training programs.
• Provided fully funded Deutschland Ticket for commuting convenience.
• Health and fitness benefits including membership to Urban Sports Club with varied sports activities tailored to individual interests.