Commercial Finance Specialist

Company Description

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

The Commercial Finance Solution team, part of the Solution Consulting & Sales Enablement division, plays a key role in driving financial insights and commercial decision-making across the organization. We support the full spectrum of financial performance management—from product and project analysis to evaluating sales opportunities and business units.

In your role you will collaborate closely with Commercial Finance specialists, Sales, Marketing, Business Management, and Operations. Together, you will: (i.) develop and enhance product offerings and pricing strategies; (ii.) assess investment and business opportunities; (iii.) optimize resource allocation; (iv.) contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring to support sustainable growth and profitability

You will be equipped with the tools, financial expertise, and strategic perspective needed to positively influence the company’s overall financial performance.

As Avaloq is a global leader in business process and IT outsourcing for the financial industry, you will gain exposure to the full breadth of managed banking services. We offer an engaging work environment built on openness, collaboration, and results, along with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Your mission:

• Support the Go To -Sales / -Market product offering & pricing process
• Collaborating with various departments to provide financial insights and support
• Support Sales, Account and Bid Managers both in contract management and upselling review for existing Clients, according to Client project need.
• Collect and consolidated Client KPIs for internal data analysis
• Drive and maintain pricing strategy and harmonized offerings (multi-lens: value-based/cost+/..)
• Shaping the definition of standard pricing for all new/changed offering items
• Supporting group-wide efficiency and revenue enhancement projects

Qualifications

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive and collaborative approach
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Client- and result-orientation
• Able to specify and develop reporting solutions according to business needs
• Proficiency in accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting. 
• Proficiency in problem-solving and decision-making abilities.      
• Capability to align mathematical modelling to financial strategies 
• Ability to think creatively and challenge the status quo. Innovation, Collaboration and Result Focus as key values
• Strong sense of ethics and integrity in financial management
• University degree in either / or: Business, Economic, Information Technology, Engineering, Science

You will get extra points for the following:

• Previous knowledge of Avaloq and / or commercial finance practices is a strong advantage point
• Previous experience in Information Technology, Consulting, Finance, Business, or Economic area
• Proficiency in: Power BI, SAP, SQL queries, MS Office365
• English is a must, German will constitute a plus, Italian / French is nice to have

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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