Cost and Budget Management Specialist (f/m/d)

Clearstream Fund Centre AG • Zurich

Learn. Develop. Grow. But always: Share value

Join our international team that drives positive change, united by a spirit of openness and curiosity. We empower you to have an impact and to grow – personally and professionally. With us, you work at the heart of financial systems and evolve the way markets operate. We’re excited about the future because we are the ones shaping it. Let´s do this together by sharing value!

Who we are

Tracing its origins to 1585, Deutsche Börse Group has become one of the world’s leading exchange organisations and an innovative market infrastructure provider. In this role, we provide investors, financial institutions and companies access to global capital markets. What’s your part in all this? With your commitment you contribute to the success of our unique business model: offering a wide range of products, services and technologies for security, transparency and integrity on the markets. By creating trust in the markets of today and tomorrow we foster growth and contribute to the prosperity of future generations.

Zurich

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your area of work

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join Clearstream Fund Services’ (CFS) Finance & GRC department specializing in Cost Management. In this critical role you will support the Management of the CFS in development, monitoring and reporting of the costs and adherence to the targets.

Your responsibilities

Maintain and enhance financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
Actively manage budget process and maintenance, including organizing shifts to and from other areas
Utilize SAP and other tools to streamline financial processes and ensure prompt and accurate financial reporting
Conduct detailed analyses actively propose measures to increase efficiency within the CFS area
Work closely with colleagues in other departments to understand and maintain intercompany costs and the respective allocation keys
Prepare regular reporting on costs and explain deviations to budgets to senior management
Grow understanding of different types of costs: change v. BAU; standard v. volume-related v. capitalizable costs and the correct way to treat compared to targets
Support the annual business planning / budget setting process
Work together with auditors to explain the long term business plan and underlying rationale
Provide transparency for both the CFS area and also legal entities within CFS, especially Clearstream Fund Centre SA (Luxembourg)
Bring a positive attitude and a can-do approach to an international team

Your profile

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative subject (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics)
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in finance, ideally with experience in cost management
In-depth knowledge of SAP (FI, CO, BW); S4 Hana is an asset
Competent at handling MS Office applications, especially strong with excel. PowerBI knowledge would be an asset
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Self-motivated with an independent and structured approach
Proficiency in written and spoken English

Why Deutsche Börse Group?

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

Financial stability

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Hybrid work

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

Flexible working hours

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.