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EMEA Recruitment has partnered with an exciting global FMCG organization undergoing multiple global transformations and international growth.

As Senior International Customer Negotiator, you\'ll oversee the development and servicing of international key accounts to support local markets in delivering business sales objectives.

You will lead international negotiations of all aspects of customer relationships and international services across Europe. You will also resolve conflicts arising between customers and the company\'s market teams.

This role is based in Zug, Switzerland, and offers hybrid work.

Responsibilities of the Senior International Customer Negotiator:

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies for agreements with international clients, collective buying groups, and organizations to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes

• Directly lead the customer negotiation strategy with multiple in-market sales teams to achieve pre-aligned business and sales objectives

• Maintain and develop relationships with international customers to ensure satisfaction and profitable growth.

• Analyze sales, financial data, and market/category trends to identify opportunities for growth

• Collaborate with senior management to inform on progress and keep alignment to negotiation strategies

Candidate Requirements: 

•  7-8 years of experience in sales, working with key international customers

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent in business, international relations, or related field

• Strong negotiation competencies with an ability to adapt to different negotiation styles and scenarios

• Understanding of international regulations and compliance requirements

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

• Manage and process local accounting in coordination with local and international stakeholders
• Optimize and streamline accounting processes
• Handle accounting administration and closing
• Take on ad hoc finance tasks in coordination with the senior accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar
• 3+ years’ experience in Accounting from a chemical or manufacturing background
• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required

• Perform daily accounting tasks, maintain accurate financial records, and manage general ledger accounts
• Contribute to the month-end close process, including account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Conduct analytical reviews and provide insights into OPEX and FTE costs for SG&A functions
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and support statutory reporting for Belgian entities
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and team collaboration

• Bachelor\'s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting
• 6-10 years of hands-on experience in an international environment
• Knowledge of French and Belgian accounting standards, as well as IFRS (IFRS 16)
• Fluent in French and English (Dutch is advantageous)
• Experience using SAP, BPC, and Power BI would be beneficial