Senior Financial Analyst

Job description

Are you eager to represent a key player in the Defense & Security sector?

Do you have strong experience in financial modeling?

Are you looking to join an international group?

Then don’t miss this opportunity as a Senior Financial Analyst.

1. Your challenge!

   Strategic Financial Analysis & Value Creation at Group Level

   As a Senior Financial Analyst, your main responsibilities will include:

   1. Business Case Development & Strategic Projects
   Lead end-to-end development of business cases for new products, industrial investments, R&D projects, partnerships, and CAPEX initiatives
   Assess financial attractiveness using NPV, IRR, payback, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing
   Collaborate with Business Units to challenge assumptions, validate market data, and ensure alignment with Group strategy
   Prepare clear and concise deliverables for the Executive Committee

   2. Financial Modeling & Long-Term Planning
   Build robust and dynamic financial models (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation)
   Contribute to the Group’s strategic plan, long-term financial outlook, and consolidated forecasts
   Analyze revenue, margins, cost structures, working capital, and capital allocation
   Identify value creation levers, risks, and performance drivers across business segments

   3. Corporate Finance & M&A Support
   Support screening, valuation, due diligence, and integration planning for potential acquisitions
   Perform DCF valuations, multiples analysis, and comparable transaction benchmarking
   Conduct relevant market and competitive intelligence

   4. Performance Analysis & Executive Support
   Prepare analyses for the Group CFO and CEO
   Contribute to presentations for the Board, investment committees, and strategic reviews
   Deliver ad hoc analyses with fast, structured, and reliable insights

   5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
   Work closely with Engineering, Operations, R&D, Strategy, and Business Units
   Promote best practices in financial modeling, financial discipline, and data quality across teams

2. Your talents

   Problem-solving & Financial Modeling at the core of the role

   Education

   Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Engineering, or a related field
   CFA certification (Level II or III strongly preferred)

   Experience

   5–10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate banking, equity research, transaction services, or corporate finance within a multinational environment
   Strong expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and business case development

   Technical Skills

   Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling
   Strong knowledge of valuation and financial statement analysis
   Solid understanding of capital allocation, ROIC, and risk assessment
   Experience with BI tools and ERP systems (SAP is a plus)

   Soft Skills

   Strong business acumen and structured problem-solving abilities
   Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and influence stakeholders
   Excellent communication skills with executive-level clarity
   High integrity and ability to handle confidential information

3. Our offer

   Join a high-impact, international environment where your ideas matter

   Our client offers a strategic role at the heart of Group Finance, with direct exposure to the Group CFO, CEO, and Executive Committee.

   You will contribute to major investment projects, long-term strategy, and M&A initiatives, while benefiting from a strong career accelerator towards roles such as Corporate Finance Manager, FP&A Lead, or M&A leadership.

   A comprehensive and competitive compensation package is also offered.

   ???? Interested candidates are invited to apply exclusively via the “Apply” button.

   All applications will be handled with speed and strict confidentiality.