Financial Analyst Sr.

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 a Financial Analyst in Salto, Brazil , you will play a critical role in enabling business success through insightful financial analysis and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will partner with commercial, operational, supply chain, and finance teams to transform data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and drive sustainable growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic global organization where your analytical expertise will help optimize profitability, improve processes, and support key business initiatives. If you are passionate about understanding business performance, solving complex challenges, and influencing outcomes through data-driven recommendations, we encourage you to apply. Essential Job Functions: Analyze business performance across sales, pricing, volume, product mix, costs, and operating expenses to support informed decision-making. Evaluate profitability by product, customer, and market segment, identifying risks and opportunities for business growth. Perform monthly actual versus forecast and budget variance analyses, delivering meaningful insights and recommendations to stakeholders. Develop financial projections across all P&L lines, including sales, cost of goods sold, manufacturing expenses, and operating expenses. Support project evaluations and business case development through financial feasibility and profitability analyses. Manage financial reserves including discounts, inventory adjustments, obsolete inventory, and other provisions in alignment with company policies. Partner with business and operations teams to improve financial performance, support audits and consulting activities, and ensure compliance with transfer pricing requirements. Identify and resolve data inconsistencies between SAP and BI systems while supporting accurate financial reporting and cost closing processes. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial planning, controlling, business analysis, corporate finance, or a related finance function. …