Strategic Finance & Development Associate
Baar - Switzerland
Job Summary
Your Mission
Are you passionate about corporate finance strategy and value creation Do you want to work at the intersection of strategic decision-making and execution gaining exposure to senior leadership while helping shape the future of Finance
We are looking for a Strategic Finance & Development Associate to support the Head of Strategic Finance & Development in driving strategic finance initiatives the evolution of the Finance operating model and Group-wide value creation analysis. The role combines analytical rigor structured problem-solving and senior stakeholder communication and offers direct exposure to the CFO and the Finance Leadership Team.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic Finance Initiatives
- Support the development and execution of the Finance strategy and strategic roadmap
- Prepare analyses presentations and materials for CFO- and executive-level decisions
- Contribute to Finance transformation initiatives including digitalization automation and AI-enabled analytics
Finance Operating Model & Transformation
- Support the evolution of the Finance operating model and other transformational initiatives
- Structure strategic priorities and ambiguous business problems into clear implementation workstreams and decision options
- Manage project plans track progress and coordinate stakeholders across functions and regions
Strategic Value Creation
- Support the identification quantification and tracking of value creation initiatives across the Group
- Conduct financial analyses benchmarking and business case evaluations to support key decisions
- Develop dashboards and performance tracking tools to monitor progress against strategic priorities
- Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio analyses
Qualifications :
What You Bring
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics Business Administration or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm corporate finance advisory transaction services or a comparable strategy-focused role
- Strong understanding of corporate finance financial analysis and value creation concepts
- Proven experience managing complex cross-functional projects in an international environment including workstream coordination and milestone tracking
- Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to break down ambiguous topics into clear analyses and recommendations
- Strong executive-level communication and storytelling skills
- Good stakeholder management skills across functions regions and business units
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to operate as a hands-on contributor in a newly created function
- Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Additional Information :
Why This Role
This role offers direct exposure to the CFO and Finance Leadership Team and the opportunity to shape a newly created function from the ground up. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Finance & Development on Finance strategy operating model transformation and Group-level value creation with tangible impact on Finances contribution to the business.
We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing ... View more