This role supports global financial planning, investment governance, R&D portfolio control, and manufacturing asset management through financial analysis, reporting, project controlling, and data-driven decision support, helping strengthen financial transparency and business performance across the Group.
Mission Support effective financial and investment control across Corporate Functions, Global Consumer R&D, capital investment projects and the global manufacturing asset base.
Provide reliable analysis, reporting, data validation and process coordination to strengthen financial transparency, investment discipline, project accountability and management decision-making across the Group.
Key responsibilities
Support financial control and tracking of R&D projects and investments.
Maintain R&D project budgets, forecasts, actuals, timelines and status information.
Prepare R&D portfolio reporting and identify delays, cost overruns and data gaps.
Support project reviews and Stage-Gate follow-up.
Support implementation and tracking of R&D KPIs.
Investment Control & Governance Support — 30%
Support financial analysis and validation of investment proposals.
Maintain investment project and portfolio trackers.
Operate the Investment Committee Secretariat.
Coordinate submissions, agendas, meeting materials, decisions and follow-up actions.
Support post-investment reviews and lessons-learned reporting.
Global Manufacturing Asset Management & Control Support — 30%
Support global management and control of manufacturing assets.
Consolidate and validate manufacturing asset data across production sites.
Prepare reporting on asset age, utilisation, idle assets and replacement requirements.
Reconcile CapEx projects with capitalisation and asset registration.
Support standardisation of global manufacturing asset reporting and controls.
Global Reporting, Corporate FP&A & Process Support — 20%
Prepare global cross-functional financial reporting.
Support Actual, Forecast, Budget and MTP processes for Corporate Functions and BHQ.
Perform fixed-cost and Corporate Cost analysis.
Validate and reconcile financial data and submissions.
Improve reporting tools, templates and control processes.
What we’re looking for Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline (essential)
Sound knowledge of financial accounting, management accounting and corporate finance (essential)
Strong Excel and financial analysis capabilities (essential)
Fluent English, both written and spoken (essential)
Master’s degree or professional qualification such as CFA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent (desirable)
Knowledge of investment appraisal, project controlling, fixed asset accounting or R&D finance (desirable)
Experience with Power BI, SAP, EPM or workflow systems (desirable)
Additional languages such as Japanese, French or German (desirable)
Experience
Approximately 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, accounting, audit, corporate finance or project finance
Practical experience in Actual, Forecast, Budget and management-reporting processes
Experience in financial data collection, consolidation, validation and variance analysis
Experience developing or reviewing financial models and management-control tools
Exposure to CapEx control, investment governance, project controlling, R&D finance or fixed asset management is desirable
Experience working in a multinational or multi-entity environment is desirable
What makes you successful in this role
Analytical rigour:
Independently validates data, assumptions and calculations, and challenges figures that do not reconcile.
Attention to detail:
Anticipates and resolves errors, omissions, classification issues and inconsistencies before they reach management.
Financial understanding:
Applies solid working knowledge of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, investment appraisal and fixed-asset accounting to interpret results and advise stakeholders.
Structured execution:
Independently manages and improves recurring processes, deadlines, documentation and follow-up actions.
Ownership:
Takes end-to-end accountability for issues, drives them to resolution and escalates appropriately.
Communication:
Explains financial issues, variances and required actions clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders, including senior management.
Process discipline:
Applies and reinforces governance standards, templates and control requirements consistently.
Cross-functional coordination:
Builds effective working relationships and drives follow-up across functions without direct authority.
Confidentiality:
Handles sensitive financial, investment, R&D and manufacturing information with sound judgement.
What Makes Sunstar Special Sunstar is a Swiss-Japanese multinational serving customers in more than 90 countries worldwide and is currently undergoing an ambitious multi-year transformation journey.
At Sunstar, we combine diverse perspectives, cultures, and expertise to drive innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are committed to improving health and wellbeing through our products and services, while fostering a culture where people are empowered to learn, grow, take ownership, and make a real impact.
Joining Sunstar means becoming part of a company that values purpose, collaboration, and sustainable growth—offering the opportunity to shape the future while staying true to a strong set of values and a unique Swiss-Japanese heritage.
Why join Sunstar?
Purpose-driven company focused on health and wellbeing
Unique Swiss-Japanese heritage with a truly global footprint, serving customers in more than 90 countries
Exciting transformation journey creating opportunities to make a tangible impact
Collaborative, inclusive, and multicultural environment
Strong commitment to learning, development, and career growth
Culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
Hybrid working model supporting flexibility and work-life balance
Attractive pension and insurance schemes, wellness initiatives, and employee discounts on Sunstar products
Easy access by public transport and parking facilities on site
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Travel:
Approximately 5–15% international travel
About Sunstar Headquartered in Switzerland, Sunstar originated in Japan in 1932 and now spans the globe with operations in the Europe, the Americas and Asia. We operate in two business units – a Consumer business globally focused on oral care products, and an Industrial business - with a simple mission in mind: helping people live longer, healthier lives.
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