Finance Business Partner for Sustainability

Job Opening: Finance Business Partner Sustainability

On behalf of our client, a global FMCG company, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic professional for a position located in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key finance partner for sustainability activities in Africa, ensuring financial strategies are adapted to local realities and supporting the successful execution of customer programs and traceability efforts.
• Serve as the finance lead for all Sustainability P&L and Balance Sheet matters, driving automation and efficiency in sustainability finance.
• Proactively identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure traceability systems meet regulatory standards.
• Oversee finance-related activities for the company’s foundation, including actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and customer project reporting, ensuring pricing and ratios reflect local market dynamics and sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with local finance and operations teams in Africa to ensure accurate costing and reporting of sustainability activities.
• Utilize regional insights to identify and mitigate risks related to customer claims and program delivery.
• Lead the transformation of accounting and reporting systems by leveraging SAP EDP knowledge, ensuring compatibility with existing setups and capturing specific activities accurately.
• Act as the main point of contact for the Center of Excellence (COE) at headquarters on sustainability accounting topics, ensuring that regional-specific accounting practices are reflected in global standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance with a strong focus on business partnering and Financial Planning & Analysis.
• At least 8 years of experience working with branches in Africa on sustainability accounting topics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing local financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong cross-cultural competence with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders, global partners, and local teams.
• Proven track record in working with regulatory frameworks such as EUDR, with a strong understanding of implications for traceability and compliance.
• Extensive experience and deep knowledge of SAP EDP systems.
• Thorough understanding of sustainability practices and product dynamics.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Business fluency in French is essential.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to influence decision-making across global and local teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

To apply, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.