About this role
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved 2 billion CHF in 2025 sales. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,100 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As Head of Reporting, Planning & Systems, you will lead Arxada’s global financial planning, forecasting and management reporting activities.
You will partner closely with the CFO and senior Finance leadership, providing clear insights into Group performance while driving stronger, more efficient reporting processes and systems.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead Group-wide planning, target setting and forecasting processes
- Own the monthly and quarterly outlook and performance management cycles
- Deliver high-quality management reporting for the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, Board and shareholders
- Analyze financial performance and identify key risks, opportunities and performance drivers
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic decisions
- Partner with Business Units and functions to improve financial planning and performance visibility
- Support strategic Finance initiatives, including transactions, due diligence, refinancing and restructuring
- Drive the standardization and automation of FP&A processes and reporting
- Strengthen Finance systems, tools and data quality, leveraging digitalization and AI where relevant
- Lead and develop the Corporate FP&A team, fostering strong collaboration and continuous improvement
Qualifications & Experience
- 8+ years of Finance experience, ideally across FP&A, controlling and strategic finance
- Strong experience with Group-level planning, forecasting and management reporting
- Strong understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow, together with financial modelling skills
- Experience with OneStream, SAP, Power BI or comparable Finance systems
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders
- Experience with transactions, M&A or due diligence is an advantage
- Interest in using automation and AI to improve Finance processes
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
- Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
- Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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