MDPI

FP&A Analyst (100%)

Posted: 25 minutes ago

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented FP&A Analyst with a strong focus on Reporting and Compliance to join our dynamic Finance team. In this role, you will contribute to financial analysis, forecasting, and compliance activities across our international offices. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting decision-making.As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesPrepare monthly, quarterly and yearly actual variance analyses, prior year results, and current forecasts for financial data.Communicate results clearly and concisely to the FP&A and Strategic Finance Manager, and suggest actions based on the assessment of financial performance.Coordinate the forecasting process for all MDPI offices and ensures accurate projections.Prepare reports on financial performance in accordance with MDPI Reporting standards, customized to meet the needs of the leadership.Engage in the internal audit process for all MDPI offices, focusing on financial compliance and performance.Fucose on account reconciliation to ensure compliance with financial regulations.Collaborate with other team members to assist with data validation, report development, process documentation, and other tasks associated with providing accurate data related to decision support and financial performance.Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to support new projects and initiatives related to financial reporting and analysis.Assist in defining and monitoring financial KPIs that ensure costs and revenues are recorded accurately and in line with financial reporting standards.Create and manage Ad-Hoc analyses.Additional ResponsibilitiesAssist in defining a template structure for financial statement reconciliation.Participate actively in the consolidation of the group’s financial statements.RequirementsBachelor’s and/or master’s degree in finance, Statistics, Business Economics or equivalent or Swiss Federal Diploma in Finance and Accounting. 3–5 years of experience in financial reporting, audit, or compliance roles, with exposure to Swiss accounting practices. Experience with Swiss accounting standards is required. Fluent in English (C1 level or higher); German is welcome, but not mandatory. Proficiency in Microsoft O365 Proficiency in financial analysis tools and Power BI. Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Team-oriented attitude with strong communication and organizational abilities.What We OfferThe opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community;Flexible working hours;Team bond strengthening through team-building events;Professional growth opportunities with our global training system;Working in a collaborative and socially responsible team;Company retreat facility;Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness;Prime location near Basel train station and city center;And moreIf you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:A motivational letter (EN) that briefly describes your motivations for joining MDPIA resume (EN) including personal information, past & current education,Copy of ID and DiplomasIf available: reference letters and certificates.About MDPIA pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.InitiativesAt MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms:https://www.mdpi.comhttps://www.mdpi.com/books/https://sciprofiles.comhttps://sciforum.nethttps://www.scilit.nethttps://www.preprints.orghttps://encyclopedia.pub

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