About the Role
Are you thrilled to drive financial modelling to support strategic decisions? Are you proud to add business value and go beyond expectations?
You will be part of the Financial Planning and Pricing department, reporting to the manager in charge of mid-term financial planning and product profitability.
You will be the Finance partner of project owners, driving the product profitability process. supporting them in building/updating their business case, being the guardian of the process and challenging the underlying assumptions.
This is a unique opportunity for a fast learner, proactive and customer-oriented professional to develop financial, business and communication skills in a dynamic environment.
Education
University degree or equivalent
Experience
At least 7 to 8 years experience in similar environment, and at least 3 of which involved budget management.
Domains
Finance
Key Responsibilities
1. Run and analyse commercial products portfolio margin evolution as well as investment performance against latest projections, identify key growth drivers and potential risks and opportunities.
2. Be in the driving seat to update Swift mid-term investment plan and financial projections, ensure smooth process to prioritize investment at company level.
3. Lead the build-up and/or update of financial models to support mid-term investment decisions (commercial and non-commercial) and commercial portfolio reviews to support strategic decisions,
4. Understand how the product and/or product portfolio roadmap fits in the overall company strategy, get an in-depth understanding of the key business drivers (target market, competitive landscape, pricing, costing model, …) and challenge them when relevant.
5. Perform sensitivity analysis and define relevant scenarios.
6. Prepare crisp presentations to report key points for discussion / decision to senior management including CFO, Executive Committee and Board
7. Ensure proactive business partnering with project owners and all the other stakeholders in the process.
8. Identify opportunities to improve internal processes. Lead the implementation and communication to all stakeholders involved in those projects.
9. May also participate in and/or lead other projects within the department (e.g. performance management, etc.)
Competency Profile
Professional skills & competencies
10. Ability to see the big picture
11. Project management and coordination experience
12. Sound business acumen and good understanding of market landscapes
13. Good understanding of product cost structures in a network based industry, preferably in the telecoms industry
14. Autonomous and proactive, with strong ability to quickly adapt and respond to change and new priorities
15. Open-minded and solutions oriented
16. A true team player – gaining energy through collaboration with others
17. Driving results as per planned roadmaps and objectives, high quality outcomes
18. Effective interpersonal and communication skills : collaborates as one across the organization, establishes constructive relationships with key stakeholders, being able to influence without authority, communicates in a clear and transparent way
Technical skills & knowledge
19. Proven experience in financial modelling
20. Good analytical skills
21. Fluent in English, both spoken and written
22. Expert knowledge of Excel, experience with PowerBi and proficient in the use of Word and PowerPoint
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We help you make a difference
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. An environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential regardless of age, background, culture, colour, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran/military status.