Position: Finance Business Partner Sustainability
On behalf of our client, a global FMCG company, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dynamic professional for a role located 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 while supporting the 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 comply with regulatory standards.
- Manage finance-related activities for the company's foundation, including actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and customer project reporting, ensuring pricing and ratios align with local market dynamics and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with local finance and operations teams in Africa to guarantee accurate costing and reporting of sustainability activities.
- Utilize regional insights to identify and address 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 while accurately capturing specific activities.
- Act as the main point of contact for the Center of Excellence (COE) at headquarters regarding sustainability accounting topics, ensuring that regional-specific accounting practices are represented in global standards.
Our Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Minimum of 8 years’ 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’ experience managing local financial processes in a branch, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong cross-cultural competence with the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders in the region south of the Equator, global partners, and local teams.
- Proven track record in navigating 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.
- Thorough understanding of sustainability practices and product dynamics.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Business fluency in French is a must.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence decision-making across global and local teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.