Finance Manager #187457

Your field of responsibility

Join us as a Finance Manager in Group Finance. You will primarily be responsible for Governance and oversight of Economic Sharing Agreements (ESAs) globally. ESAs are internal agreements to share economics such as revenue between the divisions or legal entities of Credit Suisse. You will govern the Global ESA Framework and coordinate the annual framework reviews. Additionally, you supervise all contracts ensuring they are reviewed to a global standard and by the appropriate functions to ensure teamwork across CS business areas happen legally and at arm’s length. You will coordinate and support group-wide major Economic Sharing Agreements (ESAs), i.e. assisting with the processes of creation, maintenance and termination of these contracts between the Divisions/Legal entities of Credit Suisse. You will also be the Chair of the monthly ESA Governance call and prepare meeting materials. This includes the preparation of a Reporting suite for ESAs from the General Ledger considering any analytics that are needed. This also entails the refinement and optimization of processes to boost efficiency and improve controls with performance of monthly/quarterly/annual processes controls around ESAs. A further task is the coordination of the Quarterly and Annual Risk assessment process. The management of the associated infrastructure and tools also falls in your field of responsibility.

Your future colleagues

You will be a Subject Matter Expert in Group Finance that interacts with colleagues regularly across the globe. As a member of this small team, you will primarily collaborate with divisional finance teams, and various subject matter experts in Tax and General Counsel across all regions. This is a place where initiative is highly appreciated and where the team needs to be comfortable performing financial analytics but also communicating to senior partners. We are a department which values Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and that is committed to realizing the firm’s D&I ambition which is an integral part of our global cultural values.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for an open and positive personality with a go-getter attitude. To succeed in this role, you need to have great interpersonal and communication skills combined with a strong analytical approach. In addition, you will need to balance different topics simultaneously. Therefore, organization is key. You will need to have an understanding of General Ledger processes, Accounting and the ability to perform analytics with unstructured data.

• A university degree or an equivalent educational background with an Accounting qualification or familiarity with Accounting standards and General Ledger processes
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience, preferably in financial services, however candidates from other industries would be considered
• Sophisticated user of MS Excel (e.g. ability to create VBA macros) and PowerPoint
• Analytics experience working with large datasets and building financial reports
• Ability to handle multiple exciting priorities and deadlines
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

Ms E. Küttner would be delighted to receive your application.

Your new employer

Find a new home for your skills, ideas, and ambitions. Credit Suisse offers you the ideal environment to progress your career, attractive benefits and excellent training.

We are a leading wealth manager with strong global investment banking capabilities founded in 1856. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and with more than 45,000 employees from over 150 nations, we are always looking for motivated individuals to help us shape the future for our clients.

Credit Suisse is an equal opportunity employer. Welcoming diversity gives us a competitive advantage in the global marketplace and drives our success. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion with a deep sense of belonging for all of us. We will consider flexible working opportunities where possible. Our bank provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as well as those with other needs or beliefs as may be protected under applicable local law. If you require assistance during the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know.

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