Financial Planning Analyst II

Bachem is a leading, innovation-driven company specializing in the development and manufacture of peptides and oligonucleotides. With over 50 years of experience and expertise, Bachem provides products for research, clinical development, and commercial application to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide, and offers a comprehensive range of services. Bachem operates internationally with headquarters in Switzerland and locations in Europe, the US, and Asia.

The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. For further information, see

As a Financial Planning Analyst II, you will play a pivotal role in financial management and planning. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will include collaborating closely with business partners to provide financial insights, support major investment projects, and facilitate decision‑making. You will interface with the Director of Controlling, executives, project team members, cross‑functional business partners, and the Controlling team.

A deep understanding of how this function impacts the financial statements is essential.

• Serve as Finance Business Partner for assigned areas
• Capex Investment planning and controlling. Monitoring and controlling project progress regarding schedule, resources, and costs of the assigned investment projects. Regular updates on project status for key stakeholders, including executives and project team members.
• Prepare financial analyses, KPIs, reports, and presentations for assigned areas:
  Monitoring spending, labor tracking, and production scrap;
  Total non-quality cost associated with producing and fixing defective products or services;
  Productivity, Cycle Counts, Inventory
• Serve as point of contact for all financial matters in the assigned areas
• Regularly conduct cost and variance analyses, including initiating corrective actions
• Reporting and creating ad‑hoc analyses for the business
• Serve as liaison for labor time tracking application(s)

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field
• 4+ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of applying GAAP principles, concepts and practices; developing and monitoring project budgets, creating regular cash forecasts & ensuring financial compliance
• Strong proficiency with IT solutions, including Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to function well in a team environment
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint (SAP preferred)
• Ability to effectively organize, multitask, and work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven work environment
• Ability to communicate in a proactive and solution‑focused manner, including keeping management aware of potential issues
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical and analytical problems
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time

$72,652 - $99,896

Placement of new hires in this wage range is based on several factors including education, skill sets, experience, and training.

We offer all Team Members a total rewards package including competitive pay, annual performance bonus, a generous benefit package with comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 401(k) plan with employer contribution, and paid vacation, personal and sick days.

Bachem takes responsibility for future generations by careful handling of resources and avoiding environmental risks. We continually improve our ecological performance and develop and implement new approaches for enhancing employees' environmental awareness. Eco Vadis has awarded Bachem Gold Medal status in their assessment of Bachem.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of our team and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where individuals are hired and advanced based on merit, skills, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.