Controller – Financial Planning & Analysis

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Financial Analyst role in a pharmaceutical company focusing on budget planning and financial analysis. Collaborating with local departments in Düsseldorf with hybrid work model.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyJunior💰 €48,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budget planning, and reporting, with strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint. Capable of preparing management presentations and conducting ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making.

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Financial Planning & AnalysisBudget PlanningExcel ProficiencyManagement PresentationsGerman and English Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingPlausibility ChecksAd-Hoc AnalysisControlling Tools DevelopmentReporting StructuresBusiness Case CalculationMonth-End ClosingsYear-End Closings

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam PlayerResults-OrientedNumerical AcumenHands-On Mentality

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

EconomicsBusiness AdministrationSales ControllingAccountingAuditing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare actual vs. planned comparisons and analyze the achievement of budgets and company objectives.
Calculate business cases and assess their financial impact.
Support the accounting department with month-end and year-end closings.
Participate in budget planning and prepare forecasts, including plausibility checks.
Prepare meaningful management presentations and present financial metrics in a clear and understandable way.
Further develop existing controlling tools, analysis methods, and reporting structures.
Perform ad-hoc analyses and short-term business evaluations.
Work closely with local departments and relevant internal stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in economics/business administration with a focus on sales controlling, accounting, or auditing, or a comparable qualification.
At least one to two years of professional experience in finance, controlling, or Financial Planning & Analysis.
Proficient with MS Office, especially strong Excel skills including pivot tables, and PowerPoint.
Structured, results-oriented working style with strong numerical and business acumen.
Strong communication skills, team player, and a pronounced hands-on mentality.
Excellent written and spoken German and English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to attractive positions that are often not publicly advertised.
Personalized advice and professional support throughout the entire application process.
Honest feedback, complete confidentiality, and in-depth industry expertise.
Permanent employment in a research-oriented, future-proof company.
Attractive fixed salary of €48,000 to €60,000 gross per year plus bonus payments.
37.5 hours per week.
Option to work from home up to ten days per month.
30 days of vacation per year.
Collegial environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
Individual opportunities for professional and personal development.
Modern workplace with good public transport connections.
Employer contribution to company pension scheme.
Subsidy for public transport tickets and attractive company bike (JobRad) offers.