Stellenbeschreibungph3Finance Lead (m/f/d) /h3 h3Global Procurement Center of Excellence | Root, Switzerland /h3 h3The position responsibilities /h3 pThe Finance Lead is a critical finance role within the Global Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE), accountable for ensuring financial governance, transparency, and value tracking across procurement activities, while owning the full financial management of MHK Schweiz. /p pAs a key partner to both Procurement and Finance leadership, the role combines entity controlling (PL ownership, compliance, reporting) with Procurement Finance leadership (savings tracking, governance, and value realization). /p pAs part of the extended CoE leadership ecosystem, the Finance Lead defines and implements best-in‑class financial processes, tools, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with Group Finance standards and enabling data‑driven decision‑making across regions and categories. /p h3Main responsibilities: /h3 h3CoE Financial Governance Planning /h3 ul liSupport CoE leadership in building and managing the CoE budget, including cost planning, forecasting, and periodic reviews. /li liMaintain transparent governance for CoE financial processes, ensuring timely reporting and alignment with Finance policies. /li liEstablish and maintain standard templates and routines for financial updates, period close support, and management reporting. /li liIdentify risks and deviations (e.g., budget overruns, timing gaps) and escalate with clear recommendations. /li /ul h3MHK Schweiz Entity Controlling (PL Ownership) /h3 ul liOwn and manage full PL, balance sheet, and cash flow oversight /li liLead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles /li liMonitor actual vs. budget performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions /li liEnsure accurate financial reporting (monthly/quarterly/yearly) /li liManage tax, statutory, audit, and compliance requirements /li liOversee internal controls and accounting processes /li /ul h3COE Financial Operations Cost Management /h3 ul liManage CoE cost structure, budgeting, and cost efficiency /li liHandle intercompany charging / invoicing mechanisms /li liTrack and optimise CoE cost efficiency /li liEnsure transparency of cost‑to‑serve across regions /li /ul h3Governance, Compliance Processes /h3 ul liDesign and implement financial governance frameworks for procurement /li liSavings validation process /li liApproval workflows /li liDelegation of authority (DoA) /li liEnsure compliance with finance and procurement policies /li liStrengthening audit readiness and traceability of procurement decisions /li liDevelop internal controls across procure‑to‑pay processes /li /ul h3Value Tracking Benefit Realization /h3 ul liOwn procurement value tracking methodology (e.g., savings definitions, baseline rules, benefit types) /li liConsolidate value delivery inputs from Category teams and regions into a single, harmonised reporting view. /li liSupport benefit realisation tracking, including milestone‑based tracking, run‑rate logic, and actuals vs. plan monitoring. /li liCoordinate validations with Finance/Controlling and ensure audit‑ready documentation of savings and assumptions. /li /ul h3Reporting, Transparency Executive Support /h3 ul liPrepare structured executive‑level reporting for CoE leadership, including dashboards on value delivery, budget, run‑rate, and financial KPIs. /li liEnsure consistent data quality across reports and trackers, aligning sources of truth (ERP, analytics, trackers). /li liSupport Monthly Business Reviews and steering committee packs with clear financial narratives and key insights. /li liTranslate complex financial topics into clear messages for procurement stakeholders. /li /ul h3Process Standardisation Continuous Improvement /h3 ul liDrive standardisation of financial templates, trackers, and reporting routines used by procurement teams. /li liIdentify opportunities to automate reporting and improve data accuracy (e.g., standard datasets, workflow improvements). /li liSupport improvements in end‑to‑end governance (e.g., initiative tracking? savings validation? realisation? reporting). /li /ul h3Stakeholder Cross‑functional Collaboration /h3 ul liPartner closely with Global Category Directors/Leads, Global Capability, and Regional Procurement leaders to ensure consistent reporting and financial discipline. /li liCollaborate with Finance, Controlling, and Accounting teams to align definitions, validate benefits, and support period‑end activities. /li liAct as a point of contact for finance‑related escalations within procurement initiatives. /li /ul h3Development Support /h3 ul liContinuously develop and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in relevant finance, procurement, business, and industry domains. /li liTake on ad‑hoc assignments and additional responsibilities aligned with evolving needs of the team, the Center of Excellence, and the organisation. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field. /li li6+ years of experience in finance controlling, performance management, PMO finance, procurement finance, or similar roles in a matrix environment. /li liStrong understanding of savings methodologies, benefit tracking, budgeting, and management reporting. /li liHigh attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to synthesize financial information into clear executive outputs. /li liExperience with Excel and reporting tools; familiarity with ERP/procurement analytics is a strong advantage. /li liStrong stakeholder management skills and ability to coordinate across functions and regions. /li liFluent spoken and written English; additional languages (Spanish, Italian) are a plus. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
