Application Manager Finance Reporting & Analytics

APPLICATION AND SERVICE OWNERSHIP

You'll own selected Finance reporting and analytics applications across their entire lifecycle and make sure they run reliably, stably and in a user-friendly way. You'll organise operational support, help shape effective service concepts and keep a close eye on performance to spot room for improvement. When incidents arise, you'll drive their resolution and manage escalations where needed. The underlying data and the related business processes will guide your work.

SOLUTION DESIGN AND DELIVERY

You'll translate Finance reporting requirements into scalable technical solutions and further develop our global analytics landscape. Together with Architecture, Data and Finance teams, you'll design the right approach and steer external consultants and implementation partners. You'll also take part in testing, documentation, deployment and releases, and contribute to roadmaps and technology decisions.

PROJECT AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

You'll oversee delivery scope, timelines, quality and external resources, and lead smaller projects and workstreams in line with our company standards. By identifying risks early, you'll help define suitable mitigation measures. You'll build strong relationships with stakeholders, technical teams and external partners, and keep everyone clearly informed about progress, decisions and dependencies.

DATA AND PROCESS UNDERSTANDING

You'll act as the bridge between business requirements, data models and technical implementation. With in-depth knowledge of Finance reporting, controlling and consolidation processes, you'll enable the effective use of SAP source-system data products and other enterprise sources. You'll also promote consistent, reusable and well-governed analytics solutions.

Qualifications

University degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Systems, Analytics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Fluent written and spoken English, German skills are a plus

Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in BI, reporting, analytics, application management or a comparable field

Experience delivering or supporting reporting and analytics applications

Good understanding of data models, data integration and reporting processes

Experience coordinating projects, workstreams or external implementation partners

Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BW/4HANA, SAP Business Data Cloud, Snowflake or comparable technologies is an advantage

Interest in Finance reporting, controlling and consolidation processes

Experience in an FMCG or international business environment is an advantage

Strong analytical and conceptual capabilities, with the ability to understand complex processes and identify practical solutions

Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills paired with a proactive, collaborative and adaptable working style

Additional Information

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary according to the collective agreement for this position, which is EUR 2,362 gross per month. However, our attractive compensation package is based on market-oriented salaries and is therefore significantly above the stated minimum salary.

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