JOB SUMMARY:
As a Senior Financial Analyst at Ascent, you will play a key role in supporting senior finance leadership with financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. You will deliver financial insights through complex data analysis to identify opportunities for margin enhancement and cost savings. This role will involve collaborating across various teams to ensure consistent reporting and developing financial models to guide profitability and strategic growth.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON:

• Monthly Financial Reporting: Lead the monthly close process, forecasting, budgeting, and variance reporting, while conducting margin analysis.
• Executive Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of monthly executive reports and participate in annual budget planning.
• Financial Analysis: Perform in-depth trend analysis and develop recommendations to ensure long-term profitability.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and deliver insights to business partners and stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use large and complex datasets to build financial models and support key business initiatives.
• Ad Hoc Projects: Engage in special financial projects that drive process and reporting improvements across the organization.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance
• 5+ years of experience in financial forecasting, analysis, and modeling, with a strong aptitude for working cross-functionally.
• Proven experience in handling complex data and driving decision-making through financial insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Power BI), and familiarity with relational databases (Essbase, SQL).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

WHY JOIN ASCENT HEALTH SERVICES?
Join Ascent and thrive in a certified top-tier workplace, recognized by “Best Place to Work” and honored with the Career Empowerment Label from HSG. We're committed to innovative thinking and championing diverse career paths in the pharmaceutical industry.
Embrace flexibility by choosing your work location within Switzerland, and benefit from comprehensive health insurance and 24/7 mental health resources. Enjoy a work-life balance with both Swiss and US public holidays, in addition to 25 days standard paid leave.
We nurture your professional growth with a range of training opportunities and a personal budget for external courses. Your well-being is further supported by an annual wellness stipend and a transportation allowance.
At Ascent, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative, respectful, and progress-driven environment. Your journey to excellence and real-world impact starts here.

HOW TO APPLY:
Take the first step towards joining our team by clicking the "Apply online" button below. We look forward to reviewing your application!