Senior Financial Analyst

ECOM Agro-industrial Corp Ltd is a Swiss-based, privately held company and the Headquarters of the ECOM Group. ECOM is a world-leading soft commodity service Group specializing in coffee, cocoa and cotton with operations in over 40 countries and has 6’000 employees. With 175 years of market experience, ECOM is committed to sustainable and socially responsible leadership within the soft commodities industry. ECOM’s global operations rely on extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain traceability, risk management and client focused distribution to create a valuable and sustainable supply chain, from the local farmers and their communities to world leading finished-product manufacturers.

Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in the Group’s financial reporting, planning and performance management activities. Combining ownership of core FP&A deliverables with hands-on analysis, senior stakeholder engagement and continuous process improvement, the role provides decision-relevant insights to support effective business performance. The successful candidate will operate independently, take full ownership of recurring deliverables and proactively enhance reporting, planning and analytical processes and tools.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESReporting and Performance Management:

• Take ownership of key elements of the monthly management reporting process & contribute to the preparation, review and rationalisation of reporting packs for the Executive Committee & the Board.

• Coordinate the monthly close reporting cycle, including timely follow-ups with stakeholders and delivery of accurate, relevant and well-supported management information.

• Perform detailed analysis of monthly financial performance, including variances against budget, forecast, prior month and prior year, and identify underlying business drivers, risks and opportunities.

• Review the accuracy and integrity of reported results, including foreign exchange impacts and one-off or special transactions.

• Ensure the consistency and reliability of financial and operational data through systematic cross-referencing, reconciliation and validation, including headcount and other supporting reports.

• Identify recurring data/reporting issues, determine root causes & drive corrective actions.

• Act as a trusted finance partner across departments, regions and commodities by collecting and validating financial information, explaining key drivers and constructively challenging assumptions.

• Prepare clear analysis, commentary and presentation materials for senior management and respond to ad hoc reporting and decision-support requests.

• Drive the simplification, standardisation & automation of recurring reporting processes and outputs.

• Operate independently on day-to-day reporting activities, managing priorities effectively and escalating only material issues when required.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Coordinate and support the annual budget and forecasting processes, including the development and continuous improvement of templates, guidance and reporting packs.

• Consolidate and review business unit budgets and forecasts, ensuring consistency of assumptions and the quality of supporting explanations.

• Coordinate Group-level CAPEX requests, tracking and follow-up, and support analysis of investment performance.

• Contribute to the preparation of the Group’s annual business plan.

• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support planning and management decision-making.

• Provide financial analysis for strategic and special projects, including investment analysis, asset valuation and cash flow analysis.

• Develop and maintain dashboards, models and analytical tools that improve visibility of financial and operational performance.

Process Improvement and Finance Transformation:

• Contribute actively to the evolution of the Group's FP&A operating model and performance management framework.

• Support the implementation and optimisation of financial planning, reporting and business intelligence systems.

• Promote efficient, technology-enabled ways of working through automation, data visualisation and improved use of available systems.

• Lead defined process improvement workstreams and support change adoption across the finance community.

• Document and embed improved processes to strengthen the quality, efficiency and sustainability of reporting deliverables.

PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, financial reporting, controlling, audit, corporate finance or a related finance function, preferably within a multinational environment.

• Strong accounting fundamentals and a sound understanding of the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.

• Practical experience in budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting and financial performance analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of recurring reporting, planning and analytical deliverables, and manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

• Self-starter with the ability to organise, prioritise and execute day-to-day responsibilities autonomously.

• Proven ability to manage day-to-day reporting, planning and analysis activities independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

• Comfortable making recommendations and taking decisions within established guidelines while exercising sound professional judgement.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work confidently with complex datasets, identify inconsistencies and translate findings into actionable insights.

• Excellent attention to detail, with a clear commitment to data accuracy, control and high-quality output.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to challenge assumptions constructively and interact with senior stakeholders.

• Hands-on, proactive and solution-oriented, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies and seniority levels in a fast-moving environment.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is required. Experience with Power BI, PAX, OneStream or comparable planning and reporting systems would be an advantage.

• A recognized professional finance qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or an equivalent, would be an advantage.

• Fluent in English.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Commercially minded and curious, with an interest in understanding the operational drivers behind financial results.

• Highly motivated and positive, with a strong willingness to learn and improve existing processes to increase efficiency.

• Able to deliver high-quality work consistently within short and demanding deadlines.

• Results-focused and dependable, with the judgement to prioritise material issues and escalate appropriately.

• Comfortable working both at a detailed level and communicating the broader financial story.

• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to support evolving management information needs and finance transformation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Reporting Line: Global Financial Planning Manager

Start date: As soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, the ECOM Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We promote belonging and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join ECOM.