Finance Business Partner Sustainability

Job Opportunity: 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 based in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a key finance partner for sustainability activities in African countries, ensuring financial strategies are tailored to local realities and support the successful execution of customer programs and traceability efforts.
• Serve as the finance lead for all Sustainability P&L and Balance Sheet topics, driving automation and efficiency in sustainability finance.
• Proactively identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies in the region 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 insights from the region 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 in the countries, ensuring compatibility with existing setups and accurate capture of specific activities.
• 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.

Our Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• A 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.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing local financial processes in a branch, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong cross-cultural competence and the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders in the southern hemisphere, global partners, and local teams.
• A proven track record in working with regulatory frameworks such as EUDR and a strong understanding of their implications for traceability and compliance.
• Extensive experience and deep knowledge of SAP EDP systems.
• A thorough understanding of sustainability practices and product dynamics.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Business fluency in French is essential.
• Strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to influence decision-making across global and local teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.