Senior Financial Analyst

Location: 

Basel, BS, CH, 4030

Flexible Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Job Category:  Finance
Career Level:  Professional
Requisition Id:  6447

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion. 

Position Summary

Are you ready to elevate your financial expertise in a dynamic and global environment? As Senior Financial Analyst you will take the lead in Reporting and Controlling for our business in EMEA while supporting the Senior Manager Finance EMEA with regional reporting and analysis.

Your Role

  • Consolidation & Analysis: Consolidate actual results and forecasts under US GAAP during month-end closing; perform revenue and profitability analysis as well as ad-hoc financial reviews.
  • Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports with key insights on performance and variances vs budget and prior forecast.
  • Forecasting: Drive the process, ensuring accurate calculations and alignment with management.
  • Budgeting Process: Coordinate and prepare the local budget including the presentation deck for senior management.
  • Project Controlling: Monitor financial performance (margins, cash flow, and reporting) of multi-year projects.
  • Process Optimization: Enhance reporting tools for improved transparency and department profitability.
  • Collaboration: Partner with Corporate Finance in Basel for Group reporting deliverables.
  • Compliance: Support audits and provide SOX controls documentation.

What we offer

  • An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
  • Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
  • Working with the latest technologies and tools.
  • A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
  • Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours.

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree or similar degree in Finance/Accounting.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in Reporting and Controlling functions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills (VBA a plus).
  • Experience with SAP/SAP BW; familiarity with Group reporting tools (e.g. Hyperion).
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and General Aviation industry is an advantage.
  • Excellent communication in German and English.
  • Business and financial acumen with an eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.