Job Description
Birkenstock is a global brand that values diversity and inclusivity. With a rich history dating back to 1774, the company has grown to become the largest employer in the German footwear industry.
We produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. Our headquarters are located in Linz am Rhein, with multiple locations across Germany and sales offices worldwide.
Head of FP&A Operations (m/w/d)
* Drive compliance, transparency, and profitability in two production plants by partnering with local organizations and serving as a liaison to the Group Finance Function.
* Lead two direct reports in two locations (St. Katharinen and Uerzell).
* Serve as a business partner to local Managing Directors and Plant Leadership teams.
* Prepare budgets and forecasts for management.
* Produce regular reports (cost and performance indicators) and provide recommendations for action.
* Present analyses, reports, and business cases to all management levels.
* Support investment projects by reviewing, approving, and recalculating profitability calculations.
Requirements
* Completed studies in business administration or industrial engineering, ideally with a focus on controlling.
* At least 5 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in plant controlling (standard costing variance knowledge & experience).
* Deep understanding of financial modeling techniques and relevant KPIs.
* Proficient in MS Office, especially MS Excel and PowerPoint, as well as SAP knowledge (modules: FI/CO/MM), standard cost setups (ideally SAP COPA), and SAP4Hana.
* Solution-oriented and analytical personality with a distinct hands-on mentality, extraverted with ability to communicate, connect, and present to different levels of organization.
* Fluent in English (B2+) and German (B1+).
What We Offer
* Dynamic work environment.
* Considerable design freedom.
* Authentic and open corporate culture.
* Excellent development opportunities.