Financial Analyst ENG/DE - Plant Control & Supply Chain Finance

Michael Page; Schwyz; Hybrid; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Analyst for a temporary role. The candidate will ensure accurate US GAAP reporting, drive manufacturing performance, and act as a business partner. Ideal for applicants with over 5 years of experience in financial roles and strong SAP skills. This opportunity offers a dynamic and international work environment with modern tools and no travel requirements.

Leistungen

Excellent opportunity in a high-performing Finance team

Ownership across close and forecasting

International environment with modern tools

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in plant controlling / supply chain finance / cost controlling.
• Process knowledge in B2R and OTC is required; P2P advantageous.
• Proven exposure to US GAAP reporting and SOX/internal controls.

Aufgaben

• Ensure timely, accurate US GAAP closing.
• Lead manufacturing performance reporting and variance analysis.
• Produce cash flow reporting and short-term cash estimates.

Kenntnisse

SAP skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Business partnering skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

German language skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Swiss Accounting & Controlling qualification

Tools

SAP CO

OneStream

Jobbeschreibung

Financial Analyst ENG/DE - Plant Control & Supply Chain Finance

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About Our Client

Our client, a leading international player in the consumer goods industry with modern offices in the Upper Lake Zurich region, is seeking a Financial Analyst to start immediately on a temporary assignment for approximately six months to cover a long-term absence. Depending on motivation and performance, an extension may be possible.

Job Description

The Financial Analyst focuses on ensuring an accurate US GAAP month-/year-end close, driving manufacturing performance reporting & variance analysis, and acting as a business partner to Plant Operations and Switzerland-based EMEA Supply Chain functions. The role also owns P&L/B/S transparency, monthly estimates/forecasts, cash flow reporting, CAPEX support, and continuous process/system improvements as an SAP (CO/CO-PA) power user, while safeguarding SOX/audit compliance.

• Ensure timely, accurate US GAAP closing in coordination with the accounting shared service.


• Lead manufacturing performance reporting and variance analysis; recommend corrective actions.


• Deliver detailed P&L and balance sheet variance analyses (focus on COGS, inventory, intercompany, opex).


• Prepare the monthly estimate/forecast for the plant and CH-based EMEA Supply Chain; support the annual budget.


• Produce cash flow reporting and short-term cash estimates.


• Support CAPEX business cases and investment tracking (capex vs. opex).


• Serve as SAP CO/CO-PA power user (value flow integrity, incident handling) and drive BI/automation improvements.


• Ensure robust SOX/internal controls and support internal/external audits.


• Handle ad-hoc analysis and information requests from senior stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or Swiss Accounting & Controlling qualification.


• 5+ years in plant controlling / supply chain finance / cost controlling (industrial/FMCG bonus).


• Strong SAP skills (ideally CO & CO-PA, value flows) and advanced Excel; OneStream is a plus.


• Process knowledge in B2R and OTC required; P2P advantageous.


• Proven exposure to US GAAP reporting and SOX/internal controls.


• Very good English and good German; strong communication and business partnering skills.

What's On Offer

• Excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Finance team with regional scope and senior visibility.


• Ownership across close, forecasting, variance packs, and process improvements.


• International environment, modern tools, hybrid setup, 0% travel.

Contact: Maxine van den Berg

Quote job ref: JN-082025-6817781

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Accounting