Financial Analyst

Company Description

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025. 

Job Description

•     Provide support to accounting and finance team by participating in daily responsibilities and ad hoc requests, including analysis and reporting to track performance against targets and prior periods.   

•    Partner with the Sales Team with timely sales reports, focusing on sales growth, margins, customer, market, pricing, costing, etc.  Lead efforts to develop new and refined reporting.

•    Develop and enhance financial models to improve analytics and processes to monitor KPIs and important business drivers, including multi-year analysis by region for freight expenses, commissions, incentives, product metrics, and customer ratings (profitability, margins, credit, collections).  Incorporate automation where possible

•    Research and reconcile output from multiple sources to validate and troubleshoot.  Deep dive GL activity detail to research and work to correct mis-posted activity reporting, and monthly close, GL, B/S reconciliations, audit, etc.

•    Participate in month end closing and reporting processes, ensuring completion per closing schedule, and in compliance with the Controller’s Handbook and internal control procedures.

•    Work with the Procurement Team to help track and reconcile vendor rebates 

•    Support administration, analytics and validation for commissions and incentives processes

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of FP&A or accounting experience
• Self-starter with good interpersonal and communication skills, who is comfortable proactively reaching out throughout the organization
• Strong fundamental understanding of accounting areas: GL, accounting close, balance sheet, interaction with AP/AR.
• Four-year degree in accounting or related experience
• Strong technical proficiency in Excel.  SAP or large ERP system experience a plus.
• Strength with financial systems, ability to ramp quickly with new systems. 
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, multitasking, organizational and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Perks & Benefits

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility. 

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. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

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.