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Project & Strategy Lead(m/w/x)

Basel
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Leading cross-functional operational excellence initiatives and translating financial insights into strategy. PMO experience with milestone tracking and RAID management required. Annual budgeting and forecast support for finance policies.

Requirements

  • University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA desirable
  • PMO experience with project scheduling and governance
  • Milestone tracking, risk and issue logs, RAID management
  • Concise status reports for leaders
  • Significant FP&A/Finance working experience
  • Demonstrated P&L ownership
  • Leading annual budgets, rolling forecasts, long-range planning
  • Strong SAP proficiency
  • Cost center/accounting structure understanding
  • Month/quarter/year-end close coordination
  • R&O identification and management
  • Variance analysis and performance improvement
  • Business case development and CARs
  • Exceptional planning and organization skills
  • Exceptional stakeholder management
  • Ability to influence senior leaders
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
  • German or French language skills are a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build trust and effective partnerships
  • Demonstrated initiative and creativity
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment
  • Basic knowledge of Aviation industry
  • Interest in the Aviation industry

Tasks

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives for operational excellence
  • Partner with Senior Manager Group BPA for finance policies
  • Own annual budgeting and support forecast cycles
  • Identify and manage financial risks and opportunities
  • Translate financial insights into strategic initiatives
  • Lead problem-solving sessions for strategic topics
  • Counsel leaders on problem structuring and analysis
  • Develop and mobilize project plans
  • Define project scope and select tools
  • Estimate resources and assign responsibilities
  • Maintain proactive stakeholder communication
  • Ensure timely delivery and address issues
  • Drive end-to-end annual budget cycle
  • Align methodologies and targets with Senior Manager Group BPA
  • Coordinate month/quarter/year-end close activities
  • Conduct variance analysis for P&L
  • Prepare and optimize internal management reports
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in reporting
  • Harmonize reporting templates with Group BPA
  • Quantify and manage financial risks and opportunities
  • Drive corrective actions and cost optimization
  • Support business case proposals
  • Improve capital appropriation requests
  • Provide advice and decision support
  • Train on relevant processes and tools

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBasic
  • FrenchBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • SAP
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