Accountant, FP&A

Company Description

Roland Berger is a global management consultancy for transformation, innovation across all industries, and performance improvement. Founded in 1967 in our home city of Munich, we are one of the leading representatives of our industry, with more than 50 offices and 3,500 dedicated colleagues around the world. What unites us all is the goal of making a positive contribution for our clients and their entire value chain, and harmonizing business and society with a sustainable outlook. 

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role will report to the Business Controller. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly. This role involves supporting strategic decision-making processes by providing insightful financial analysis and forecasts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
  • Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare detailed financial reports, including profit and loss statements.
  • Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning processes.
  • Perform variance analysis to explain differences between actual results and budget/forecast.

• Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Support the annual budgeting process, working closely within the team to ensure accurate budget submissions.
  • Create and maintain rolling forecasts to provide an up-to-date view of financial performance.
  • Monitor and report on key financial metrics, highlighting potential risks and opportunities to support operational efficiency.

• Strategic Planning
  • Support the development of strategic plans and initiatives by providing financial insights and analysis.
  • Evaluate business performance and develop recommendations to improve profitability.
  • Track cost performance and report on operational efficiencies and inefficiencies.
  • Participate in special projects.

• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure financial operations comply with internal policies.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and monitoring.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, PowerBI).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to various stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Key Competencies

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Additional Information

Roland Berger provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Roland Berger is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact your recruiter.

Current Company policy encourages that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and all new hires must certify to their vaccine status by the time they start employment. Based on vaccine status, employees may have different safety protocols at different times based on COVID-19 levels.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future