Job ID: 41065 | Location: Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland | Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Lead finance transformation programs, including end-to-end implementation of enterprise planning platforms.
• Coordinate transformation initiatives including digitalization, operating model changes, and process improvements across the organization.
• Establish and enforce corporate project management standards, governance frameworks, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee project documentation, status reporting, milestone tracking, and issue escalation processes.
• Analyse program performance, identify risks and dependencies, and propose mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
• Advise project teams on best practices for project planning, stakeholder management, and change management.
• Prepare decision materials, analyse program portfolio status, and provide strategic recommendations to executives.
• Support business case development, value realization tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage roadmap definition, data integration, change management, and adoption strategies for planning platforms.
• Ensure proper coordination and resource planning across multiple concurrent programs and competing priorities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience leading finance transformation programs including organizational change initiatives, cost reduction/efficiency programs, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Direct implementation experience with integrated planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Anaplan, OneStream, Oracle EPM, and/or Adaptive Planning.
• Strategic PMO experience including establishing/enhancing PMO functions, portfolio management, and executive reporting.
• Finance/Controlling background with direct finance experience and operational finance knowledge.
• Strong financial acumen and expertise in PMO governance, portfolio management, and project management methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilities across all organizational levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
• Change management expertise with proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills with results-oriented approach and sense of urgency.

Our Offer

• Global impact: Lead strategic transformation initiatives that shape the future of a leading specialty chemicals company.
• Professional growth: Develop expertise in cutting-edge planning platforms and enterprise transformation methodologies.
• Collaborative environment: Work with cross-functional teams across Finance, IT, and business units worldwide.
• Strategic visibility: Direct exposure to senior leadership and influence on corporate decision-making.
• Innovation culture: Drive digitalization and continuous improvement in a forward-thinking organization.
• Meaningful work: Contribute to sustainable solutions that make a real difference in the specialty chemicals industry.