Finance Business Partner Sustainability

vor 1 Tag

Zürich, Schweiz Mevelin AG Vollzeit

On behalf of our client, global FMCG company, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic professional for a position located in Canton of Zurich, Switzerland as

**Finance Business Partner Sustainability (M/F) 100%**

**Your responsibilities**:

- Act as a key finance partner for sustainability activities in African countries, ensure financial strategies are adapted to local realities and support the successful execution of customer programs and traceability efforts.
- Serve as the finance lead for all Sustainability P&L and Balance Sheet topics, drive automation and efficiency in sustainability finance.
- Proactively identify financial risks and mitigation strategies in the region to ensure traceability systems meet regulatory standards.
- Responsible for finance-related activities for the company’s foundation, including actuals, budgeting, forecasting, and customer project reporting. Ensure pricing and ratios reflect local market dynamics and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with local finance and operations teams in Africa to ensure accurate costing and reporting of sustainability activities.
- Use insights of the region to identify and mitigate risks related to customer claims and program delivery.
- Lead the transformation of accounting and reporting systems by leveraging SAP EDP knowledge in the countries, ensuring compatibility with existing setups and capturing specific activities accurately.
- Act as the main point of contact for the Center of Excellence (COE) at headquarters on sustainability accounting topics, ensuring regional-specific accounting practices are reflected in global standards.

**Our requirements**:

- Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in finance with a strong focus on business partnering and Financial Planning & Analysis.
- At least 8 years of experience working with branches in Africa on sustainability accounting topics
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing local financial processes in a branch, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong cross-cultural competence and the ability to communicate effectively with international stakeholders in the region south of the Equator, global partners and local teams.
- Proven track record in working with regulatory frameworks such as EUDR and strong understanding of their implications for traceability and compliance.
- Extensive experience and deep knowledge of SAP EDP systems.
- Thorough understanding of sustainability practices and product dynamics.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Business fluency in French is a must.
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence decision-making across global and local teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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