Strategic Finance & Development Associate

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.20 billion in 2025.

Job Description

Your Mission

Are you passionate about corporate finance, strategy, and value creation? Do you want to work at the intersection of strategic decision-making and execution, gaining exposure to senior leadership while helping shape the future of Finance?

We are looking for a Strategic Finance & Development Associate to support the Head of Strategic Finance & Development in driving strategic finance initiatives, the evolution of the Finance operating model, and Group-wide value creation analysis. The role combines analytical rigor, structured problem-solving, and senior stakeholder communication, and offers direct exposure to the CFO and the Finance Leadership Team.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Initiatives

• Support the development and execution of the Finance strategy and strategic roadmap
• Prepare analyses, presentations, and materials for CFO- and executive-level decisions
• Contribute to Finance transformation initiatives, including digitalization, automation, and AI-enabled analytics

Finance Operating Model & Transformation

• Support the evolution of the Finance operating model and other transformational initiatives
• Structure strategic priorities and ambiguous business problems into clear implementation workstreams and decision options
• Manage project plans, track progress, and coordinate stakeholders across functions and regions

Strategic Value Creation

• Support the identification, quantification, and tracking of value creation initiatives across the Group
• Conduct financial analyses, benchmarking, and business case evaluations to support key decisions
• Develop dashboards and performance tracking tools to monitor progress against strategic priorities
• Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio analyses

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in a top-tier management consulting firm, corporate finance advisory, transaction services, or a comparable strategy-focused role
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, financial analysis, and value creation concepts
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in an international environment, including workstream coordination and milestone tracking
• Strong structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous topics into clear analyses and recommendations
• Strong executive-level communication and storytelling skills
• Good stakeholder management skills across functions, regions, and business units
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to operate as a hands-on contributor in a newly created function
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus

Additional Information

Why This Role

This role offers direct exposure to the CFO and Finance Leadership Team, and the opportunity to shape a newly created function from the ground up. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Finance & Development on Finance strategy, operating model transformation, and Group-level value creation, with tangible impact on Finance's contribution to the business.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.