September 19, 2024

Michael Page - Switzerland

Genève

OTHER

Financial Controller - 3 months temporary contract

About Our Client
Our client is an international company in the commodity trading industry.

Job Description

Ability to identify, understand and explain the current business performance
Have experience in BI data modelling and extraction tools.
Challenge data and provide explanation when necessary
Helping on the preparation of the weekly sales report and monthly management accounts
Oversee updates to the rolling forecast, interim forecasts and annual budgets
Perform tactical and strategic analysis and business modelling to support business decisions or major investments
Undertake analysis of profit margins by product, business segment and/or customer
Undertake ad hoc analysis for internal and external stakeholders/customers, including Commercial and New Product Development scenario planning
Undertake financial, business and commercial analysis for the Sales and Operational teams

Provide analysis and explanation on results & forecasts
Provide warning alerts to ensure optimal business performance and to help promote action when applicable
Streamline reporting processes and improve reporting tools
Collaborate with the Financial Directors of local sites by providing accurate data

Provide support to teams located in local sites to prepare Capital Investment proposals
Process month-end activities for financial closing including accrual calculations and journal entries.

The Successful Applicant

5-10 years' experience in a busy progressive and tightly managed small to medium sized manufacturing or supply chain business
Experience with group reporting, annual budget preparation, financial and data modelling, standard costing and cash flow forecasting
Very good verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated, with energy and drive to go the extra mile and take the lead on assignments, who anticipates the needs of all stakeholders and deliver highly quality presentation ready analysis or reports
Comfortable working to tight schedules and deadlines to deliver results

What's on Offer
International and challenging environment.

Job ID JN-092024-6539164

ABOUT COMPANY

Michael Page - Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

HR & Recruitment

Michael Page is a global leader in recruitment consultancy, founded in 1976 with a mission to connect top talent with the world's leading companies. W...