About Our Client
For one of our clients in the sports industry, we are seeking to recruit a Finance Manager. Lausanne based role.
Job Description
Support management in the financial modelling of new projects & innovations. Support the CFO in elaborating the budget & Long-Term Business Plans, in analyzing financial & business performances, in identifying risk and opportunities and in complying with financial processes.
Business co-piloting & planning:
Support the CFO in elaborating the business long-term business strategy.
Constructively challenge roadmap & plans by robust fact-based analysis.
Support department heads and their team in making the right business decisions and effectively allocating financial resources by providing relevant & accurate financial information and business insights.
Track monthly financial performances vs budget, identify gaps & opportunities & close the gap initiatives.
Support the CFO & management in the monthly financial closing & forecasting processes in collaboration with the accounting department.
Ensure pre & post evaluation of major investments to secure adequate level of return on financial investments & to drive continuous improvement. Prepare effective communication on the results.
Support the department head in the financial modelling of any innovation / project.
Identify investment opportunities in line with the strategic ambitions of the company.
Business Intelligence:
Analyze market trends and report on non-financial performance indicators. Conduct market studies together with B2B commercial departments.
Follow-up on Event financial and non-financial impact.
Together with the department heads, elaborate & standardize departmental dashboarding in line with short & long-term business objectives.
Identify data needs & promote the usage of data across the organization.
Promote understanding of the business drivers through the use of KPIs, market insights & benchmarking studies.
Analyze, synthesize, consolidate data to propose clear actionable initiatives, to untap whitespaces, grasp opportunities or create value.
Operational performance & compliance Support in M&A processes:
Support the leadership team in identifying targets, gathering & compiling insights on targets, constructing & prioritizing the M&A pipeline & planning, building business cases, conducting due diligence & following-up on performances.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor Degree/MSc degree in Corporate Finance - CPA is a plus.
Fluent in English.
10+ years in finance controlling - experience in the sports industry is a strong plus.
People management experience.
Experience creating data models and financial models.
Advanced proficiency in Office tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - experience in consulting is a plus.
Excellent business acumen.
An excellent communicator with strong written and presenting skills, comfortable presenting to / communicating with C-level management.
A quick learner with a can-do attitude, self-motivated, resilient, persuasive.
Very well organized with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
Our client is in the sports industry.
Contact
Kathleen Philippart De Foy
Quote job ref: JN-082024-6521790
Job Function
Accounting, Audit & Advisory, Tax and Treasury
Specialisation
Finance Manager
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Lausanne Region
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant Name
Kathleen Philippart De Foy
Job Reference
JN-082024-6521790
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