Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career within a truly global company? Would you enjoy being a finance partner at one of our European production sites?
At VELUX, we’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Advanced business analyst to join our Finance team. This is a great opportunity to combine your strong finance background and business acumen– and really make an impact on how we manage performance and drive results locally and globally.
The role is based in a hybrid setup, with the primary location being the VELUX LKR-H production site in Fertőd, Hungary, and regular travel to the VELUX JTJ-D production site in Sonneborn, Germany—typically three weeks per month in Fertőd and one week in Sonneborn. During the initial onboarding period, a roughly 50/50 presence at both locations is expected to ensure a smooth integration and understanding of both sites.
Alternatively, the position can be fully based at the Sonneborn site in Germany.
What you’ll be doing
As our advances business finance analyst, you'll play an important role in the performance and financial management of our German production operation, located in Sonneborn.
Your strong interest and experience within finance and performance management, your analytical mindset and your ability to build relationships and communicate with various stakeholders across the organisation will allow you to succeed in this role.
In this role, you won’t just be part of the local site – you’ll also be connected to our Global Finance and Group Business Services organisation, with more than 250 finance professionals worldwide. Together, we’re on a journey to become a truly insight-driven organisation, using data and analysis to fuel decisions across VELUX.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Business Partnering & Insights
1. Partner with production leaders to analyze performance and support decision-making
2. Leading financial aspects of business cases and investment planning
3. Monitor and report on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities. Develop and implement action plans to address variances.
4. Work on cost-saving initiatives without compromising business performance. Support efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
5. Participate in the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes. Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support decision-making.
6. Run product costing processes
7. Review financial outlooks with key business units
What we’re looking for
You’re someone who enjoys translating financial data into actionable insights and can communicate clearly with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You’re comfortable challenging the status quo, and you know how to balance operational detail with strategic thinking.
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
8. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, controlling, or engineering
9. 5+ years of experience in a production finance role
10. Strong knowledge of product costing and standard cost accounting
11. Strong German and English skills (both written and spoken)
12. SAP experience is a plus
We also value someone who:
13. Can navigate a matrix organisation and build credibility across departments
14. You have excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
15. You are driven by a natural curiosity and desire to progress and improve.
16. You are ambitions and have a proactive mindset.
17. You are passionate about making a difference and understands how to drive performance through insight, cooperation and aspirations.
Why join us?
Our Sonneborn factory is home to more than 500 employees and produces high-quality windows for the European market. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of local operations and a global finance network.
You’ll gain:
18. A wide internal network, both locally and internationally
19. Opportunities to grow and develop within the VELUX Group
20. The chance to drive performance and make a real business impact
Ready to bring your expertise to a role where finance truly drives the business forward? Apply now and help us build a brighter, more efficient future!