Job Summary
CIMALUX, the largest cement manufacturer in the region, is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to strengthen its team. The successful candidate will work closely with the CFO and cross-functional teams to provide real-time financial insights that shape key business decisions.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating complex financial data into actionable strategies that foster growth, profitability, and sustainable business goals.
* Collaborate with the CFO and business leaders to align financial planning with our corporate strategy.
* Act as a strategic partner for management and other departments on financial and performance-related topics, presenting relevant analyses, recommendations, and making financial insights accessible to non-financial stakeholders.
* Lead and enhance financial planning processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and developing business-controlling models.
* Proactively challenge and advise decisions using robust commercial and strategic analysis.
* Monitor, analyze, and manage company financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and cost optimization.
* Prepare closings, including elaboration of management reports and business analyses (including KPIs and commentary).
* Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial processes, metrics, and analytical tools.
* Support implementation of group-wide finance projects and further development of reporting tools.
* Contribute to digitalization and automation of financial processes.
* Act as one of the points of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and internal audit.
* Drive effective investment oversight by reviewing and updating the CapEx list regularly.
* University degree in business administration, finance, controlling, or equivalent qualifications.
* Several years of experience as a Finance Business Partner, Controller, or related financial role, ideally in an industrial environment.
* Strong analytical skills and expertise in building complex financial models.
* Strong business acumen and experience influencing strategic decisions.
* Advanced user of ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and expert MS Excel skills.
* Analytical mindset and structured, proactive working style.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with strong team spirit.
* Fluent in French and English; German skills are an advantage.