Description
With the rapid development of its IT services and products, ELCA group is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to strengthen its FP&A team and act as a Finance Business Partner for several business units. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Planning, budgeting and forecasting for selected business units of the Group, ensuring robust, realistic and thoroughly reviewed financial plans.
* Analyzing performance vs. budget, forecast and prior-year results, identifying key variances, explaining underlying drivers and proactively proposing improvement measures.
* Monitoring and interpreting KPIs, in particular those related to IT services and solutions, and investigating any unexpected trends or deviations.
* Acting as a Finance Business Partner for business unit management, building strong relationships, challenging assumptions and supporting decision-making.
* Preparing and presenting monthly and quarterly financial reports for business units, translating figures into clear, actionable insights for management.
* Supporting operations and management with ad hoc analysis, business cases and scenario modelling to guide key strategic decisions.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of our ERP and reporting landscape, by optimizing processes, tools and data flows in collaboration with Finance and IT.
* This role may require some travel within Switzerland to meet and work closely with business unit management and strengthen partnerships.
Your Profile
* Master's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
* At least 5 years of experience in a finance role (FP&A, controlling, business partnering or equivalent) within an international environment.
* Proven experience in financial reporting, analysis, and KPI dashboards, ideally supporting business unit or divisional management.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with different management levels and challenge constructively.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel, prioritize under time pressure and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail, combined with the ability to maintain a clear view of the big picture and business impacts.
* Genuine interest in the IT and Services industry and willingness to understand the operational reality behind the figures.
* Strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, queries or other data management / visualization tools is a strong plus.
* Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).