Finance Manager – Graduate Entry (m/f/d)

About the Employer

Procter & Gamble (P&G), founded 185 years ago as a soap and candle start-up, has grown into a global leader in consumer goods. With iconic brands serving 5 billion customers worldwide, P&G aims to simplify everyday life in meaningful ways. The company prioritizes employee growth and promotes from within, encouraging a culture of support, leadership, and personal development.

Role Overview

This entry-level Finance Manager position offers a dynamic career in Finance at P&G. Finance professionals are essential contributors to multifunctional teams and influence key business decisions and growth strategies. From the very beginning, you will take charge of strategic initiatives that may include external customer negotiations, co-developing marketing and sales plans, and enhancing production and logistics efficiency. Possible entry roles in the finance department include financial analyst positions in brand, customer business development, plant financial management, financial accounting, or internal audit analysis.

Candidate Profile

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with strong academic performance is required or expected before joining.
• Applicants must be flexible and willing to work at any P&G site within the DACH region, including Schwalbach, Crailsheim, Kronberg, Worms, Euskirchen, Groß Gerau, Walldürn, Berlin, Marktheidenfeld, and Spittal a.d. Drau.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities are essential alongside leadership ambition and enthusiasm for finance.
• Candidates should effectively collaborate with diverse teams, exhibiting creativity, innovation, and initiative.
• The ability to make complex decisions by balancing data analysis with intuition is important.
• Proficiency in both German and English (minimum C1 level) in written and spoken form is required.
• Work experience, internships, or studies abroad are advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Exciting responsibilities starting from day one.
• Competitive annual starting salary of €69,000 with yearly performance reviews and bonus eligibility from the first year.
• Permanent employment contract in a stable, crisis-resistant industry.
• Extensive social benefits, including flexible and hybrid working arrangements, Christmas and vacation bonuses, company pension schemes, stock purchase programs, job ticketing, campus dining facilities, fitness center access, and well-being programs.
• Personalized development plans featuring professional coaching through Finance Colleges, the P&G Leadership Academy, courses on financial concepts, and training for effective business writing and presentations.
• Opportunities for diverse career paths, regular job rotations every 2-3 years to cover different finance areas, and possibilities to work at P&G's Geneva headquarters.
• Engagement with employee networks and programs such as WeBelong Team, New Hire Network, GABLE Network, and sports clubs (running and football), as well as participation in inspirational leadership events.
• Work in international multifunctional teams collaborating across regions and seniority levels.
• Note: Salary adjustments apply for Austrian positions aligned with local standards, offering competitive pay above the Trade Industry Collective Agreement.

Application Instructions

• Submit a CV as a separate document.
• Attach a cover letter tailored to the role (optional).
• Include copies of university diploma and transcripts.
• Provide certificates or reference letters from work, internships, or volunteering experiences.

All documents should be uploaded in the CV/Resume section. Incomplete applications may delay the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

P&G is committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and valued. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Additional Details

Job Location: Marktheidenfeld, Bavaria, Germany (also flexible within DACH region)

Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite

Job Schedule: Full time

Starting Salary: €69,000 per year

Job Number: R000149905