Financial Tools & Projects Lead (IFS Expert)
About Us
Carlo Gavazzi is a recognized global leader specializing in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of products and networked solutions for the Industrial Automation and Building Automation industries. It includes multiple technologies for connected Sensors, Relays and Electrical Metering. Our company is quoted on SIX with worldwide operation, with our headquarter based in Steinhausen, Zug.
In a nutshell
Are you ready to embrace an exciting challenge?
As the Financial Tools and Projects Lead, you will act as a business partner and advisor to the CFO. Your primary role will be to improve efficiency and automate financial processes. You will lead the implementation of new financial tools, introduce or update policies, procedures, manuals and checklists. In addition, you will serve as the IFS Global Key User, leading the finance subproject for the upgrade to IFS Cloud. This role requires extensive knowledge of IFS (ERP), project management skills, and the ability to drive financial innovation.
What does this mean?
* Conduct comprehensive reviews of current financial processes, identify opportunities for automation and system improvements.
* Maintain and propose further developments of the business reporting tools and analytical models that will allow management to have greater insight into the control of profit and costs.
* Evaluate and lead the implementation of new financial tools.
* Act as a global key user for IFS (ERP) and support the finance team.
* Identify and implement continuous improvements to IFS, enhance system functionality and user experience.
* Manage and optimize the interface between Tagetik and IFS.
* Lead the finance subproject for the upgrade to IFS Cloud, in collaboration with IT and other departments.
* Provide support for the implementation of future finance organizational structures to ensure smooth transitions and effective communication.
* Contribute to the implementation of new policies, procedures and processes and to the update of the Accounting Manual.
* Manage the documentation of all financial procedures and policies.
* Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive manuals & checklists.
* Introduce and maintain finance reporting rules for the design of comprehensible reports, presentations and dashboards.
* Finance School Responsible: Develop and manage a finance training program for employees and ensure staff are well-trained in financial processes and tools.
* Manage the finance SharePoint site and organize the finance file storage.
Requirements
Sounds great! Am I the Financial Tools and Projects Lead you are looking for? Let’s see:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
* A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
* Experience in a European manufacturing industry; multi-plant manufacturer is an advantage.
* Extensive practical knowledge with IFS (ERP); experience with IFS Cloud is an advantage.
* Familiarity with financial software (e.g. Tagetik, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.
* Proven track record in financial automation and system integration.
* Project management and organizational skills.
* Good working knowledge of operational accounting, experienced and knowledgeable in core financial matters.
* Experience with change management in organizations and leading international projects, with strong ‘hands-on’ execution skills.
* International business experience.
* Practical experience with implementing IBCS Standards (International Business Communication Standards/reporting rules) is a plus.
* Professional English, German at least business level; any additional language, especially Italian, would be a great asset.
* Working experience in Switzerland is required.
* A person people like to be with, share ideas with and completely trust, persevering, a result-oriented person.
* High social competence, gets along with all levels of people in the organization focusing on facts and figures in pursuing the goals.
* Conceptual & structured thinking, taking the helicopter view when needed and focusing on priorities.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Why should you apply?
• We offer you entrepreneurship and trust: the opportunity to take responsibility and be accountable.
• You will be joining a team of enthusiastic and passionate professionals.
• You will be working on marketing and selling truly unique products. end-to-end. There is nothing more thrilling than seeing our work out there on the market.
Interested in finding out more?
Please send your CV to GlobalTalent@carlogavazzi.ch indicating the role as reference you are interested in.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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