Cocoa FP&A Analyst

Job Summary

Working remotely on a contract basis, the Cocoa FP&A Analyst will analyze cocoa raw material costs, support monthly close activities, and assist in forecasting while maintaining availability during Swiss business hours.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze cocoa raw material costs and prepare explanations for purchase price variances and cost forecasts
• Support monthly close activities, including accruals and reconciliations, while acting as a finance partner to various teams
• Identify data gaps and process inefficiencies, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing reporting

Required qualifications

• Solid Excel and financial modeling skills, with experience in SAP S/4 (required) and commodity systems (preferred)
• Around five years of relevant experience in FP&A, ideally within the food manufacturing industry
• Experience with Power BI and analyzing Actual vs. Forecast data
• Direct experience with cocoa and commodities is highly desirable
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive solutions independently