ECOM Agro-industrial Corp Ltd is a Swiss-based, privately held company and the Headquarters of the ECOM Group. ECOM is a world-leading soft commodity service Group specializing in coffee, cocoa and cotton with operations in over 40 countries and has 6’000 employees. With 175 years of market experience, ECOM is committed to sustainable and socially responsible leadership within the soft commodities industry. ECOM’s global operations rely on extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain traceability, risk management and client focused distribution to create a valuable and sustainable supply chain, from the local farmers and their communities to world leading finished-product manufacturers.

Based in Lausanne (Pully) and reporting to the Global Financial Planning Manager, we are looking for a:

Financial Analyst

We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support our Group’s Finance function at ECOM. In this role, you will help our Global Financial Planning Manager in all areas of reporting and financial planning & analysis (FP&A).

This role is ideal for someone analytical, detail‑oriented, results focused, tech-savvy and eager to grow within a dynamic trading environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting:

· Produce, review, and rationalize the monthly management reporting packs for the Executive Committee and the ECOM Board.

· Drive the monthly close reporting process, including timely follow‑ups and coordination with stakeholders.

· Perform detailed financial analysis of monthly results, ensuring accuracy and integrity across apex, FX, and one‑off/special transactions.

· Analyse prior‑month results and variances, digging into data to identify root causes and inconsistencies.

· Ensure data accuracy and consistency through systematic cross‑referencing and validation of financial and operational data (e.g. headcount reports).

· Proactively identify recurring data errors and implement corrective actions to stop repetition of issues month after month.

· Act as a key liaison across departments and commodities to collect, validate, explain, and challenge financial information.

· Respond to ad hoc reporting requests and evolving management information needs.

· Actively simplify reporting processes and contribute to changes in the way reporting is structured and delivered, preparing for transitions to new processes, systems, and tools.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

· Support the annual budget process, including redesigning budget templates and reporting packs.

· Consolidate annual budgets and CAPEX requests at Group level and ensure ongoing CAPEX tracking and follow‑up.

· Support the preparation of the Group annual business plan and the 5‑year strategic business plan.

· Deliver financial analysis for special projects, including investment analysis, asset valuation, and cash flow analysis, as required by the business.

· Contribute to the evolution of FP&A processes, helping the Group move towards more efficient, technology‑enabled ways of working.

PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE:

· FP&A / Reporting support profile, assisting with monthly close reporting, ad hoc analyses, CAPEX tracking, and review of prior‑month results, with a strong focus on data accuracy.

· Detail‑oriented and analytical, comfortable working with data (e.g. headcount reports), identifying errors, and escalating or helping to fix recurring issues.

· Eager to learn, support key senior stakeholders in simplifying reporting processes, and contributing to the transition to new tools and improved ways of reporting.

· Strong accounting fundamentals highly valued.

· Excellent attention to detail and strong prioritization skills.

· Hands‑on and proactive, able to work independently and take ownership.

· Comfortable working deep in the data and challenging inconsistencies.

· Solid technology mindset and openness to new systems, tools, and reporting approaches.

· Able to support change and process transformation in a fast‑moving environment.

· Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and PAX, with the ability to use these tools effectively for analysis and reporting.

· Able to collaborate across teams, geography, and functions.

· A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Finance/accounting function in a multi-national environment.

· Fluent in English.

· Start date – as soon as possible.

As an equal opportunities employer, the ECOM Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We promote belonging and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join ECOM.