Financial Analyst
Job Number :
2402394Switzerland-Geneva-GenevaLocation Type - Hybrid
Position title : Financial Analyst
Location : Geneva, Switzerland
Reports to : FP&A Finance Manager
Contract type : Permanent, full-time, hybrid working system
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Financial Analyst, you will support and execute the deployment of standardized planning and reporting processes. Your primary focus will be on forecasting the balance sheet, main P&L lines and handling marketing investment tracking processes.
You’ll be part of the international FP&A team of 7 people.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities :
- Serve as the primary liaison for finance teams in the US, ensuring clear communication and understanding of financial deliverables for the assigned segment.
- Conduct thorough reviews of monthly financials to grasp variances, profit and loss dynamics, and provide insights to cluster teams for accurate reporting.
- Assist the regional marketing team with inquiries related to category evolution, performance metrics of key initiatives, and modelling for both segments.
- Oversee the marketing investment process by maintaining the Advertising & Promotion (A&P) tracker, coordinating inputs, managing non-cluster expenses, and updating forecasts to align with the agreed plans.
- Play a pivotal role in balance sheet management by supporting the FP&A manager with tool deployment, updating forecasts, and participating in cash flow improvement initiatives.
- Provide system support during the transition to Core SAP by maintaining proficiency in current ERPs (Core SAP, Oracle, and Mapa SAP), directing queries appropriately, and offering necessary training on Core SAP functionalities.
- Support sales forecast modelling, innovation tracking, and provide comprehensive monthly reports on project performance against targets.
What You’ll Need
Minimum :
Proven working experience in FP&A role, with exposure to large-scale business month-end and planning processesExperience with building financial dashboards, especially balance sheet reportingGood understanding of balance sheet dynamicsGood command of MS Office with advanced Excel skillsFluent English (written & spoken)Your advantage :
Attention to details and quality of outputsExcellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environmentGood communication skills, including questioning to get better understanding of requests or queriesKnowledge of PowerBI or similar tools would be an assetWhat You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from :
Flexible hybrid working system (on average 3 days in the office and 2 days at homeUnlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal developmentCorporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practicesDiscounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and othersEmployee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonusGlobal Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdaysGive@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live / workAccess to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingCore Values : Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership