Finance & IT Manager, CP&S Burgdorf, Switzerland

JOB DETAILS Position Job Title: Finance & IT ManagerBG and BU: AFEMEA – Coffee, Petcare and Specialties Location: On-site, Burgdorf (Switzerland)Line Manager’s Job Title: Plant General ManagerContract Length: PermanentJob Purpose The role exits to manage all aspects of financial controlling, reporting and analysis for the site P&L & Balance Sheet. This requires a full understanding of all aspects of the business and the issues affecting it, and an active participation as member of the site management team. Timely and accurate reporting, analysis and forecasting must be provided for local and Business Unit management. Principal Accountabilities Manages plant controlling, accounting department (3 staff)Plant staff: 150Turnover: 60 MAccounting & ReportingResponsible for monthly reporting, based on full set of accounts provided by Accounting Department. Ensure financial statements are complete accurate, and reliable Monthly financial closing according to US GAAP standards and yearly closing of the statutory accounts according to “Obligationenrecht” (OR)Collaborate and set proper local process & procedures to ensure the required information is on time available and right first timeCoordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes in collaboration with Shared Service CenterLead the Budget review: preparation, consolidation, check, presentationMonthly Hedge Accounting reporting (Balance Sheet and P&L forecast)Governance, internal controls & compliancePromote and enforce proper governance & internal controls across the plant, within an end-to-end process approachEnsure Financial accounts are compliant to Amcor’s CSA (internal control) & SOX requirementsMain interlocutor for contact with external and internal auditors, tax authorities, consultants and insuranceManagement information and analysisDevelop & implement process & procedures to ensure effective tracking and management of plant performance as well as risk identificationEnsure alignment & consistency of forecasts with the business goals and direction As part of the Leadership Team for the plant, consult and provide input on general business direction to achieve Sales, EBIT, Cash, Working Capital, DIFOT, DIO targets, etc.Co-lead the realization of the CAPEX projects for the plant in liaise with the other departments (technical, business, maintenance, engineering…) Provide ad hoc information to support Plant and Operations management efforts to identify and realize improvement opportunitiesBusiness partnershipProvide financial support to the commercial team on pricing, contract review and margin improvementAnalysis of quarterly PMDB (customer margin database) to ensure trends are understood and actions can be put in place to mitigate any negative margin trendsLead plant efforts to maximize cash and return on capital and help prepare the operational strategyProvide financial leadership and modeling for the preparation of the strategic planForecast Business activities and financial position in areas of P&L & CashInvolved in Capital Expenditure projects business cases preparation; Request and follow-up capital expenditureCollaborate with Credit & Collection team to ensure an efficient customer risk managementWork closely with the Site HR Manager taking joint responsibility for the local payroll(s) and ensure that adequate controls are exercised in this areaMember of the “Vorsorgekommission” (employer representative of Amcor Flexibles Burgdorf) and of the investment committee of the pension fund Amcor CHQualifications/Requirements Formal Qualifications and ExperienceHolder of a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Swiss Finance Legislation KnowledgeSwiss Accounting PrinciplesSpecific Skills and AbilitiesExperience of working in a SAP environmentExperience working in a manufacturing industry would be an assetExperience gained within a fast paced, international matrix organizationDemonstrable business & commercial acumen Strong analytical and IT skills. A good working knowledge of spreadsheet packages is essential.Good people management skills (motivation, development)Result oriented and action-mindedLanguage skillsGood communication skills in English (written and oral)Advanced level of German is required