Head Financial Planning & Analysis, 80-100%

ppEUROFIMA (European Company for the Financing of Railroad Rolling Stock) is a supranational organization based in Basel, Switzerland. EUROFIMA fulfils a not-for-profit mission to support the development of rail and rail-based transport serving a public-service mission in Europe. It provides long‑term and cost‑effective financing solutions to its shareholders and eligible customers, supporting the renewal, modernization and expansion of rolling stock and related public transport assets. /p pAs of 1 September 2026 – or by arrangement – we are looking for a bHead Financial Planning Analysis, 80‑100% /b /p h3Responsibilities and Impact /h3 ul liAct as a strategic sparring partner to the CFO, providing clear, insight‑driven advice and challenging key financial and business decisions /li liLead the build‑up of the FPA function, including designing and implementing planning, forecasting and performance reporting frameworks, processes and tools /li liBuild and maintain treasury‑ and rolling stock financing‑related financial models to support planning, forecasting, stress testing and management decision‑making /li liPrepare monthly financial reporting (PL, balance sheet, key performance indicators) and translate results into actionable insights for management and the wider EUROFIMA team /li liOwn and run the quarterly forecast process (PL and balance sheet) in close collaboration with other unit heads, ensuring early identification of risks and opportunities /li liLead the yearly budgeting process and strategic planning sessions and provide analytical support and recommendations to management and the Board /li liBuild up and maintain a suite of regular and ad‑hoc reports and analyses to support business steering, resource allocation and risk/return optimization /li liPrepare high‑quality quarterly Board of Directors and Audit Risk Committee materials, including clear narratives, scenario analyses and management recommendations /li liBuild up know‑how in SimCorp Dimension and further enhance EUROFIMA’s analytical and reporting capabilities together with investment, treasury, risk and IT teams /li liAct as a sparring partner to the Head of Risk Management (and vice versa), jointly developing integrated risk, capital and profitability insights for senior management /li liSupport management and other finance teams in relevant projects (e.g. hedge accounting, valuation changes for financial instruments, Asset and Liability Committee initiatives), ensuring robust analysis and decision support /li liDrive a culture of data‑driven performance management and continuous improvement across finance and the wider organization /li /ul h3Qualifications and Experience /h3 ul liUniversity degree in finance, economics or business administration with a strong focus on finance accounting and at least 5–7 years of experience in FPA or related functions /li liProven experience in FPA, accounting or risk management within a financial institution, supranational, public‑sector entity or similar environment /li liStrong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to link financial analysis to business implications and advice /li liHigh‑level know‑how of treasury and capital market transactions /li liExperience with SQL‑based reporting tools and the ability to work hands‑on with data /li liStrong communication skills and the capability to present and explain complex topics to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and Board members /li liCuriosity and willingness to continuously learn new areas in finance such as treasury, risk, accounting and database‑related topics /li liProactive mindset with the ability to lead initiatives, inspire change and work independently /li liExperience with SimCorp Dimension or strong willingness to learn /li liFluency in English; German is a plus /li liCollaborative and communicative personality with the ability to coach and develop others /li liAffinity to the railway sector and/or public sector organizations and their public‑service mission /li /ul h3About the Job /h3 pThe assignment is permanent. You will work in our new offices at Meret Oppenheim Platz 1 C in Basel close to the main train station, in a hybrid working model. We look forward to receiving your complete application including your motivation at bjobs(at)eurofima.org /b. Applications via recruiting agencies will not be considered. /p h3About us /h3 pEUROFIMA, as an equal opportunity employer, is committed to creating a diverse environment and supporting flexible working arrangements. At EUROFIMA, we work in small interactive teams and foster an environment for fast learners who are eager to create an impact with their daily work. From day one, you will assume a high level of responsibility and independence to contribute to our investment objectives and our public‑service mission in European rail. We offer an international work environment and support our staff with their development through relevant training and learning opportunities. /p pIf you have any questions concerning the position, please contact bjobs(at)eurofima.org /b. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr