Job description:
* Monitor and manage the consolidated budget, working closely with key stakeholders (e.g., IT, Finance).
* Prepare regular financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and memos showing current and forecasted budget figures.
* Support the annual budget cycle and ensure the accuracy of budget reports.
* Deliver finance and budget management training to relevant teams.
* Support contract managers with procurement-related processes (e.g., requisitions) and apply best practices.
* Provide financial analysis to highlight risks and opportunities; recommend or facilitate budget reallocation when needed and approved.
* Assist with selected tax administration tasks.
About the customer:
The Senior Finance and Business Planning Manager will oversee budget planning and monitoring, support contract management, and help drive departmental priorities and project coordination.
Start date: ASAP, latest February
Duration: 24 months
Location: Basel (Hybrid)
Workload: 100%
Requirements:
* Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or similar; professional finance/accounting certification (e.g., CPA) is an advantage.
* Minimum five years' experience in budgeting and finance (e.g., FP&A), including budget and resource coordination for projects.
* Strong Excel skills and IT competency, with data entry or accounting systems.
* Fluent English (spoken and written).
* Foundational knowledge or experience in financial markets.