Global Process Owner, Valuation

Global Process Owner, Valuation

Location : Zurich, CH, 8005

Zurich, CH, 8005

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.

We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.

We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for the Global Process Owner (GPO) for Valuation. This is a key role responsible for leading and optimizing the end-to-end fair valuation process globally, ensuring global standardization and alignment with organizational goals, compliance with regulatory requirements and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include :

Develop and maintain a global comprehensive framework for fair valuation processes, ensuring alignment with accounting standards (IFRS 9) and regulatory requirements in close collaboration with the Group Accounting function

Maintain and enhance a global standardized valuation model amongst the organization and support the various stakeholders / user groups

Act as the accountable overseeing the fair valuation process, ensuring that mark-to-market (MtM) valuation and embedded margin are accurately maintained

Develop and enhance standard templates enabling systematic reviews and analyses for different user groups

Conduct periodic reviews and validations of fair valuation models and assumptions, ensuring consistency and appropriateness of inputs and methodologies

Participate in cross-functional projects and lead improvement initiatives to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the fair valuation accounting process, methodology and tools, leveraging technology and automation

Serve as the primary point of contact for fair valuation process matters, providing guidance and support to finance teams globally

Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including finance, risk management and audit teams, to ensure alignment of fair valuation practices with the global comprehensive framework

Provide training and support to finance teams on fair valuation concepts, policies and procedures, promoting a culture of continuous learning

About You

Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA / CFA) would be a strong advantage

Minimum of 8 year’ experience in accounting and financial reporting with a focus on fair valuation practices

Prior experience working with commodities, commodity-related products and overseeing commodity risk management

Deep understanding of fair valuation accounting principles (IFRS 9)

Project management and / or LEAN Six Sigma certification or similar would be an asset

Strong knowledge of financial markets, derivative financial instruments and valuation principles

Expertise in commodity management, commodities-related products, and the management of associated risks

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills

Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic organization

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders and articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences

Ability to encourage open communication, idea-sharing and mutual respect among team members

Fluent command of English, any other foreign languages would be an asset

NB. Other Barry Callebaut locations will be considered