Position Purpose
Carlo Gavazzi is a recognized global leader specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of products and networked solutions for the Industrial Automation and Building Automation industries. Our portfolio includes various technologies for connected sensors, relays, and electrical metering. Quoted on SIX, we operate worldwide with our headquarters located in Steinhausen, Zug.
This position will report to the Group CFO and is based in Steinhausen, Zug.
As the Financial Tools and Projects Lead, you will serve as a business partner and advisor to the CFO. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance efficiency and automate financial processes. You will lead the implementation of new financial tools and introduce or update policies, procedures, manuals, and checklists. Additionally, you will act as the IFS Global Key User, spearheading the finance subproject for the upgrade to IFS Cloud. This role requires extensive knowledge of IFS (ERP), project management skills, and the ability to drive financial innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of current financial processes, identifying opportunities for automation and system improvements.
- Maintain and propose further developments of business reporting tools and analytical models to enhance management's insight into profit and cost control.
- Evaluate and lead the implementation of new financial tools.
- Act as a global key user for IFS (ERP) and support the finance team.
- Identify and implement continuous improvements to IFS, enhancing system functionality and user experience.
- Manage and optimize the interface between Tagetik and IFS.
- Lead the finance subproject for the upgrade to IFS Cloud in collaboration with IT and other departments.
- Provide support for the establishment of future finance organizational structures to ensure smooth transitions and effective communication.
- Contribute to the implementation of new policies, procedures, and processes, as well as updates to the Accounting Manual.
- Manage the documentation of all financial procedures and policies.
- Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive manuals and checklists.
- Introduce and maintain finance reporting rules for designing comprehensible reports, presentations, and dashboards.
- Act as a backup for the Sales Margin & Factory Controller.
- Finance School Responsible: Develop and manage a finance training program for employees, ensuring they are well-trained in financial processes and tools.
- Manage the finance SharePoint site and organize finance file storage.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Experience in the European manufacturing sector, preferably with a multi-plant manufacturer.
- Extensive practical knowledge of IFS (ERP); experience with IFS Cloud is a plus.
- Familiarity with financial software (e.g., Tagetik, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
- Proven track record in financial automation and system integration.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Good working knowledge of operational accounting and core financial matters.
- Experience in change management and leading international projects with strong hands-on execution skills.
- International business experience is highly valued.
- Practical experience with implementing IBCS Standards (International Business Communication Standards/reporting rules) is advantageous.
- Proficient in English; proficient in German at least at a business level. Knowledge of any additional language, especially Italian, is a significant asset.
- Working experience in Switzerland is required.
- A personable individual who fosters trust and collaboration, demonstrating perseverance and a results-oriented mindset.
- High social competence, able to connect with all organizational levels, focusing on facts and figures to achieve goals.
- Conceptual and structured thinker, capable of maintaining a broad perspective while focusing on priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
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