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.
Your Responsibilities
- Act as a key finance partner for sustainability activities in African countries, 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 topics, driving automation and efficiency in sustainability finance.
- Proactively identify financial risks and mitigation strategies in the region to ensure traceability systems meet regulatory standards.
- Manage finance-related activities for the company’s foundation, including actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and customer project reporting, while 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 accurately capturing 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
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- A 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.
- A minimum of 5 years’ 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 region south of the Equator, global partners, and local teams.
- A proven track record in working with regulatory frameworks such as the 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 a must.
- Strategic thinking and 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.