Description
Financial Analyst
Our client, headquartered in Zurich, is an important subsidiary of a global company in the finance industry.
We are looking for a Financial Analyst for a 6 months contract role.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
- Prepare and otherwise provide support on presentations and reports for senior management committees
- Perform ad-hoc analyses for senior management (eg cost and headcount development, fixed vs. variable cost, corporate centre performance analysis and review)
- Contribute to the annual 3 year strategic planning process Independently drive P&L analyses with focus on cost management Involvement in the rolling forecast process and challenge business partners on the underlying assumptions and activities
- Work collaboratively with team members on the monthly financial reporting process and other ad hoc tasks
This position provides an opportunity to partner with senior decision makers and provide ideas, observations, business knowledge and financial expertise in a fast-pace environment. It is thus an ideal position for an innovative and confident person.
Requirements:
- University degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration/Finance/Accounting
- Working experience in finance/controlling
- Strong, independent personality with a can-do attitude
- Experience in writing financial commentaries, management reporting a plus
- Enthusiasm and a high level of self motivation to overcome obstacles and a positive approach in the face of difficulty
- Able to work under pressure and comfortable with standing his/her ground
- Strong influencing skills with the ability to have an impact at senior management level
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
- Fluent in English
- Well developed teamwork and networking skills
- Ability to thrive in a global and complex environment
- Excellent Excel and Powerpoint skills
Interested? Please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application.
Please don't hesitate to send your CV to Sophia Alaoui or if you should have any questions, please don't hesitate to call