ABOUT THE CORPORATE FP&A AND CONTROLLING DEPARTEMENT
The Corporate FP&A and Controlling department is the finance business partner for the Executive Management Board (EMB), the CFO and CEO. It is the central information hub within the Straumann Finance organization and drives sustainable financial improvements and ensures global transparency of results at Group level by combining information from the sales regions, the manufacturing plants, the business units and other areas to form a coherent overall picture versus the Executive Management and the Board of Directors. The department further develops cross company controlling topics and is the owner of global controlling processes such as budgeting and forecasting. It increases profitability by driving cost savings, innovation, pricing and customer profitability initiatives across different functions and regions in our matrix organization.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :
You are an experienced, forward-looking FP&A Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and wants to make a real impact on group-level financial performance. You will play a critical role in driving the financial performance and strategic decision-making by delivering insightful analysis and robust modeling focused on revenue, gross margin, net working capital (NWC) and cash flow amongst other areas. You will collaborate closely with group-level and regional finance teams to ensure accurate forecasting, support business planning, and enhance financial transparency across the group. You take ownership and will drive key projects including the transformation of our existing financial planning processes, the implementation of a new financial planning tool, or enhancing our performance management reporting. As a leader of change you show agility and resilience in driving this transformation. By coordinating activities on a global level, you are comfortable acting in a matrix environment and managing complex global initiatives.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & CAPABILITIES
- Identify key drivers and lead the analysis of revenue trends and gross margin performance across business units, markets, customers and products.
- Monitor net working capital components (receivables, payables, inventory) across the group; identify improvement opportunities and support initiatives
- Analyze monthly cash flow; build and maintain cash flow models aligned with business forecasts and strategic plans
- Conduct in depth financial analysis in support of Executive Management and Board of Director
- Drive management performance reporting, automate and prepare high-quality and clear executive presentations that simplify complex topics while advising senior management on insights and recommended actions.
- Support the overall financial planning cycles (forecast, budget, mid-term planning) in alignment with key stakeholders and orchestrate with regions, business units and functions.
- Design and build effective BI reports and impactful visualizations (dashboards); develop, implement and maintain BI tools and databases.
- Active member in driving the digital transformation of our Finance department and advocate in promoting new technologies and tools such as AI / machine learning
- Helps to create effective performance metrics, data structures and governance to drive accountability and ownership within the FP&A teams and business units
The position reports to the Head of Group FP&A
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred.Professional accounting / finance qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in a group or corporate finance setting within a multinational manufacturing organizationStrong experience in revenue / margin analytics, working capital management and cash flow modelingExcellent analytical, communication and presentations skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experienced with financial planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP) along with making use of business intelligence and reporting toolsResults focused with the ability to work independently, take ownership and drive initiatives to meet targets and deadlinesAbility to structure, manage, and coordinate complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders even in stressful situationsNetworked and abstract thinking skills, quick comprehensionOpen & positive attitudeEnglish fluent in spoken and written, any other language an advantageWHAT WE OFFER
A strategic role at group level with visibility to senior leadershipOpportunities to shape and improve group FP&A processesHybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days remote) and flexible working hoursCareer growth and development opportunities within a global organizationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Employment Type : Full Time
Alternative Locations : Spain : Madrid
TravelPercentage : 0 - 10%
Requisition ID : 18588
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