Unilabs Switerzaland is the largest provider of medical laboratory diagnostics for prescribers and hospitals in Switzerland and employs around 800 people.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Operation Finance Controller to strengthen our dynamic finance team. This role will be critical in Operations Controlling & Net profit Management, driving key business insights to speed-up decision-making and supporting Company's growth.
Job purpose:
Support end to end financial control on operational costs, from Procurement (buying) to Operations (costing & production), via Financial modelization and Actuals vs Standards reconciliation.
Gradually ramp up to Net Profit Management expertise addressing financial impacts, profitability, performance drivers, portfolio management etc…
Serve as a key strategic partner, connecting Operations and Finance both Local-to-Local and Local-to-Global .
High level profile:
This role suits an ambitious professional with very good analytical, organizational and communication skills. In addition, the candidate should have a personal determination to deliver, to take responsibility, act proactively and be able to communicate timely and effectively at 360°.
Responsibilities:
Ensure accurate Operations budget, monthly closing, reforecast; collaborating with Procurement, IT, Operations; coordinating with Group Operations Finance; and focusing on COGS, OpEx and CapEx
Structure and track procurement savings plans / project business cases
Run the COGS controlling and optimization processes (costing process, standards definition, monthly deviations analysis)
Supervise Finance CapEx process, working closely with local functions to build business cases, track post-implementation performance, forecast, control and optimize CapEx BS addition & Cash-out
Promote Net Profit Management approach through volumes/price/cost/mix analysis, connecting Commercial-Procurement-Operations to Finance, to build insightful and actionable business recommendations (routines, strategy, tools…)
Develop portfolio management and mix optimization analyses (in-housing, dilutive identification & rationalization…)
Set Return on Assets analyses and recommendation plans
Participate in ad hoc financial analysis projects and provide insights to support decision-making
Requirements
Master degree in Finance
10+ years of FP&A experience in a multinational environment, including similar Operations cost controlling responsibilities
Demonstrated experience in strategic financial leadership with a proven track record of supporting business growth and profitability
Extensive financial modelling, forecasting and analysis skills
Proficiency in Excel with experience in extracting and transforming datasets from ERP/CRM/BI platforms. Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI) is a plus
Strong organizational skills and collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-driven, autonomous, active in engaging remotely with business-owners
Attention to detail, critical-thinking and proactive approach to problem-solving
Fluent in English
Proficiency (B2) in French is a plus
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