Senior Finance Analyst

100283 Johnson Electric International AG Operation; Schweiz; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to own the financial review and analysis. You will partner with our Shared Service Centre and European Finance Leadership to oversee P&L, balance sheets, and Swiss tax reporting, turning data into actionable insights.

Join a truly international team; drive accuracy, challenge results, and support confident business decisions through Power BI, automation, and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• CPA qualification is advantageous.
• 7+ years of accounting, controlling or financial analysis in an international manufacturing group.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial statement analysis, Swiss statutory accounting and IFRS Group reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
• Experience using AI tools or automation to speed up analysis and reporting is an advantage.
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle; exposure to consolidation tools like Oracle FCCS is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; French or German knowledge would be considered advantageous.
• Analytical, data-driven mindset with proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and handle pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly P&L review, analysing variances against budget, forecast and prior year, and providing explanations.
• Review the monthly balance sheet and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of items.
• Oversee provisions, accruals, intercompany balances, and AP/AR and fixed asset reconciliations.
• Prepare financial analysis and management commentary for European Finance Leadership.
• Prepare CIT computations, including tax provisions and deferred tax reconciliations.
• Coordinate the CIT package with Finance Manager and Group CIT team; liaise with external tax advisors.
• Own the Swiss statutory reporting calendar and SNB transaction summaries.
• Support Swiss statutory financial statements and IFRS reporting reconciliation.
• Coordinate external audit: PBC, auditor queries, track findings to closure.
• Collaborate with Shared Service Centre in Hatvan (GL/FA, AP, AR, VAT).
• Act as entity-side reviewer of SSC deliverables and maintain internal control documentation.
• Contribute to automation and reporting improvements (Power BI, Excel, AI).

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

AI tools

Oracle ERP

IFRS reporting

English (mandatory)

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA qualification (advantage)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Oracle FCCS

Job description

Come Innovate Motion with Us Join us as a Senior Finance Analyst and take ownership of the financial review and analysis for Johnson Electric. In this highly visible role, you will go beyond the numbers, challenging results, uncovering key business drivers, and turning financial data into meaningful insights. Working closely with our Shared Service Centre and European Finance Leadership, you will oversee P&L and balance sheet reviews, CIT calculations, and Swiss statutory reporting, ensuring financial information is accurate, compliant, and ready to support confident business decisions.

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the monthly P&L review, analysing variances against budget, forecast and prior year, and providing clear explanations for key movements
• Review the monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of outstanding items
• Oversee key accounting areas, including provisions, accruals, intercompany balances, and AP, AR and fixed asset reconciliations
• Prepare financial analysis and management commentary for European Finance Leadership as part of the monthly reporting process
• Prepare the annual and interim corporate income tax (CIT) computations, including tax provision, deferred tax and supporting reconciliations
• Prepare the CIT package for review by the Finance Manager and technical review by the Group CIT team and coordinate with external tax advisors on filings and assessments
• Own the JE statutory reporting calendar and ensure all filings are submitted on time, including the transaction summary reporting to the Swiss National Bank (SNB)
• Support preparation of the Swiss statutory financial statements (Swiss Code of Obligations) and reconciliation to Group (IFRS) reporting
• Coordinate the external audit for JE: prepare the PBC list, respond to auditor queries and track audit findings to closure
• Close collaboration and communication with our Shared Service Centre in Hatvan (GL/FA, AP, AR, VAT)
• Act as the entity-side reviewer of SSC deliverables, maintain internal control documentation for the JEIAG closing, tax and reporting processes
• Contribute to automation and reporting improvements (Power BI, Excel automation, AI tools)

Our requirements:

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Having Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification would be advantage
• More than 7 years of experience in accounting, controlling or financial analysis, ideally in an international manufacturing group
• Strong accounting knowledge, including month-end close, financial statement analysis, Swiss statutory accounting and tax, and IFRS Group reporting
• Controlling mindset, with the ability to challenge numbers, understand key business drivers, identify root causes, and proactively manage financial risks
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Practical experience using AI tools or automation to speed up analysis, reconciliations or reporting is an advantage
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle; exposure to consolidation tools (e.g. Oracle FCCS) is a plus
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; French or German knowledge would be considered as advantage
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure with stress resilient mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across international teams

What do we offer:

• A truly international, multicultural, and fast-paced working environment
• The opportunity to work on impactful regional and cross-functional projects
• Exposure to a highly automated and innovative production environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities within a global organization
• Collaboration with experienced international teams and finance leaders
• Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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