Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager provides strategic financial leadership and business partnering, driving growth, profitability and operational excellence. The role ensures timely and correct execution of finance planning, reporting and cash management to maintain liquidity and guide management in its business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager and senior leadership to shape and execute business strategy, and deliver financial insights that support decision-making.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting and forecasting; analyze profitability at customer and SKU level and influence pricing strategies with commercial teams.
• Prepare and present accurate financial and management reports, and monitor key financial and operational KPIs.
• Optimize working capital and cash management: monitor inventory, receivables and payables, evaluate financing options, manage liquidity, cash flow and banking activities, and develop cash flow forecasts.
• Drive cost optimization and margin improvement, and identify, assess and mitigate financial, operational and regulatory risks.
• Champion the AGRANA Fruit safety first culture and key management principles.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders such as the board, auditors, banks and regulators.
• Select, lead and develop finance and administration staff, promote diversity, equity and inclusion, build succession plans and lead change initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration or Finance; CPA qualification preferred.
• At least 10 years of finance experience, preferably in a medium-sized company or through an audit firm followed by industry roles.
• Proven track record in strategic finance leadership, preferably in international FMCG or manufacturing.
• Fluent in English and French.

Required skills

• Advanced SAP, with hands-on experience in FI (Financial Accounting), SD (Sales and Distribution) and ADM (Administration) modules.
• Sound knowledge of banking techniques and operations.
• Basic IFRS, accounting and tax knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and change management skills.

What we offer

• Exposure to a wide range of financial and business topics within a leading international food ingredients company.
• A highly collaborative, multicultural environment with colleagues from more than 26 nationalities.
• Professional development and long-term career opportunities within a global organization.