Lindt & Sprüngli is an internationally operating group of companies and the world' s leading manufacturer of premium quality chocolate. Our exclusive products enjoy an excellent reputation worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to perform a critical role by providing vision, leadership, and development of the overall corporate strategy with CEO and Leadership Team.
Financial Planning and Forecasting
Lead and coordinate planning cycles (LE, Budget, MTP) end-to-end
Ensure consistency, integrity and alignment of all financial assumptions
Validate and challenge inputs from Commercial Finance, Sales, Marketing and Operations
Drive a clear financial roadmap aligned with business strategy
Financial Reporting and Performance Management and Business Insight
Own financial reporting and performance analysis across P&L; and CAPEX (NTS, COGS, GP, OPEX, COOP)
Own consolidated financial reporting to headquarters and management presentations
Define and lead monthly business reviews and performance discussions
Support CFO in communication with senior stakeholders
Translate financial results into clear insights and actions
Ensure proactive identification of risks and opportunities
Business sparring partner
Integrate inputs from Commercial Finance, Operations and other functions
Ensure alignment between topline, cost and OPEX outcomes
Act as key interface between business and finance functions
Scenario Planning & Decision Support
Lead scenario analysis and financial simulations
Support strategic and operational decision-making
Evaluate financial implications of key business initiatives
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement
Build strong analytical and business acumen within the team
Digital, Analytics & Automation
Lead the evolution of finance capabilities through the adoption of analytics, digital tools and automation, enhancing data visibility, process efficiency and enabling faster, fact-based decision-making across the organization.
Governance & Financial Control
Ensure strong financial governance across planning and reporting processes
Define and enforce standards, processes and data integrity
Safeguard a single source of truth across financial information
Challenge inconsistencies and ensure transparency
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Lead, develop and coach FP&A; team
Define clear roles, responsibilities and ways of working
The FP&A; Head should have:
Bachelors/Masters Degree in Industrial Engineer, Finance, Business Administration, Economist, Accounting.
8+ years of relevant Finance experience, preferably in FP&A; in a role in the FMCG industry
Proficiency in English
Office Microsoft: Advanced Excel, Power Automate, Power BI
Automation skills desirable (Copilot Agents, Programming)
SAP, Tagetik and BI
Strong business acumen and commercial mindset
Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders
Results-driven with strong ownership mindset
Strategic thinking with hands‐on approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive and solution-oriented
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