Senior Finance Analyst, Global Manufacturing & Forecasting

Merck; Luzern; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck in Switzerland seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for the Manufacturing team within the Swiss Finance Hub to manage legal entity profitability forecasting and cash planning in a complex international setup.

You will consolidate forecasts, analyze variances, support foreign-currency exposure planning, and present findings to senior management and the board, collaborating with cross‑functional partners across divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent) is required.
• 5–7 years of experience as an accountant, financial analyst or planner in a multinational environment is expected.
• Strong analytical mind and ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate periodic legal entity profitability forecasts.
• Prepare product-specific gross and net profit forecasts.
• Analyse actuals vs. forecast and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly foreign-currency exposure forecasts to support cash planning.
• Perform periodic forward-looking cash-flow analyses to support the treasury team.
• Present forecasts and analysis to the finance manager and board.
• Coordinate financial impacts from product supply chains and intercompany activities.
• Support audits and review of contracts and legally relevant documents.

Skills

Accounting

Cash Flow Analysis

Cash Flow Planning

Forecasting

Profit and Loss Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Data Visualization

Executive Presentations

External Audit

Financial Analysis

Working Independently

contract review

Business Partnerships

Business Process Implementation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Merck in Switzerland seeks a Senior Financial Analyst for the Manufacturing team within the Swiss Finance Hub to manage legal entity profitability forecasting and cash planning in a complex international setup.

You will consolidate forecasts, analyze variances, support foreign-currency exposure planning, and present findings to senior management and the board, collaborating with cross‑functional partners across divisions.