financial analyst in cash flow

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• Deliver cash flow insights, forecasts, and performance reporting across the Group
• Act as the Group's Total Cash Flow subject matter expert and partner with senior stakeholders to optimise liquidity, improve cash generation, and support cash flow targets
• Analyse working capital performance and quantify the impact of receivables, payables, inventory, accruals, and deferred revenues on cash generation
• Provide analytical support and forecasting inputs for cash flow hedge accounting
• Partner with Treasury, Group Finance, Tax, Finance Business Partners, and senior business leaders on funding requirements, liquidity management, financing activities, and cash flow risks
• Support strategic decision-making through scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and what-if simulations
• Present financial and operational data as business insights for senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Identify structural cash flow improvement opportunities and provide actionable recommendations
• Deliver executive-ready analysis and commentary on actual cash performance versus Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year
• Ensure consistency and reconciliation between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting, while maintaining data security and governance standards
• Develop and maintain driver-based cash flow forecasting models
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve forecasting accuracy and cash conversion
• Develop dashboards and KPIs providing forward-looking insights into cash performance, liquidity, risks, and opportunities using advanced analytics, AI, and predictive modelling
• Lead the integration of Total Cash Flow planning into Budget, Forecast, and Mid Term Planning cycles
• Drive continuous improvement across cash flow reporting and planning processes
• Lead the transformation of cash flow reporting through automation, self-service analytics, AI-enabled insights, and process simplification
• Support strategic initiatives, investment reviews, and business cases through cash flow modelling and analysis
• Perform ad hoc analyses requested by senior management

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in financial planning, controlling, treasury, or cash flow analysis
• Strong understanding of financial statements and the relationship between P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Advanced financial modelling and forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern analytical and visualisation tools
• Experience with large datasets and financial systems such as SAP, Hyperion, Power BI, or similar
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights and recommendations
• Experience presenting financial insights to executive-level audiences
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving business process improvements
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment

• Hybrid role based in Heidelberg or Berlin