Description
Position at LHH (Global)
Financial Analyst DACH, LHH Switzerland (maternity leave cover for 12 months)
In this role, you will prepare all reporting and planning activities, and other activitiesforthe DACH of LHH (Germany & Switzerland),ensuringaccurate,efficientand timely submissionsof all financial reporting and planning.
You will also assume responsibility for financial and business analysis.
Reporting Relationships:
1. Cluster FP&A Manager DACH&BNP
Direct Reports:
2. This position has no direct reports, but is required to manage others in a matrix structure
Location:
3. Switzerland, Zurich
4. Present residence in Switzerland required
5. Hybrid with weekly office and home office days
Travel:
6. Might be required as the business demands
Education and languages
7. Qualified accountant or Bachelor’s degree in finance, controlling, accounting, or a related field
8. English C1
Major responsibilities
9. Delivering interpretation and analysis of key performance indicators (financial and non-financial), with an emphasis on group level reporting
10. Partnering with various business leaders to drive strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights to enhance business profitability and operational efficiency
11. Acting as a problem solver to initiate discussions around how to assess and solve various business risk and opportunities
12. Performing budgeting and forecasting activities, based on financial results and according to the business trend and stakeholders’ input
13. Supporting the Accounting team by performing necessary steps to prepare monthly and quarterly closing activities, preparing monthly calculations, reconciliations, commission accruals and payout
14. Performing corporate reporting: analyzing financial data, preparing and presenting financial reports, and presentations to stakeholders, creating and optimizing reporting tools and customized dashboards
15. Cooperating with external accounting vendors for concise and effective outcomes
16. Partnering with the team to improve processes and design new report concepts.
Required Experience/Characteristics
Key Competencies:
17. Attention to detail and ability to deliver timely, accurate financial detail
18. Inquisitive and proactive nature, “Can do” attitude and comfortable working autonomously
19. Driver of change
20. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience in effectively communicating key data, including presentations to senior management
21. Ability to interpret and analyze data, trends and draw sound conclusions accompanied with the understanding of the broader picture
22. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels
23. Ability to be a close finance business partner and team member, but remain independent and challenge as required
24. Ability to effectively influence others at various levels within the organization
25. Ability to develop, improve, and streamline processes to meet established goals and objectives
26. Hands on approach
27. High personal energy, coupled with a genuine enthusiasm for achieving operational excellence
28. Maintain composure under stress
29. Deadline and action oriented
Technical expertise:
30. Audit experience (internal/external)
31. Modelling experience (compensation plans, business cases,
32. FP&A experience: Budgeting, Forecasting, variance analysis, including competitor and market analysis
33. Experience of leading project’s and process standardization
34. Computer literate with good excel skills and solid understanding of accounting software principles: Advanced Microsoft Excel for Windows;Advanced PowerPointIntermediate Microsoft Word for WindowsJD Edwards a plus
Experience:
35. Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting/finance field
36. FP&A experience: Budgeting, Forecasting, variance analysis
37. Understanding of Career Transition Industry and/or HR Advisory business model a plus
What we offer
38. Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
39. We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
40. We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives
Contract: Limited
Contract Type: Fix-term for 12 months
Hours:40
About LHH
LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and talent sources.
Our full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH your single talent partner. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills, and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH make talent your competitive edge.
We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with your business strategy and culture, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.
LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge, and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.
Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.
LHH. A beautiful working world.
LHH is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.