Who we are

Novelis is driven by its purpose to shape a sustainable world together.

As a global leader in innovative products and services and the world's largest recycler of aluminum, we partner with customers in the automotive, beverage can, aerospace and specialties industries to deliver solutions that improve the benefits of balanced lightweight aluminum.

We have a coordinated network of technically sophisticated rolling and recycling plants as well as foundries across 31 facilities in 9 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia with 13,250 employees worldwide. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, USA.

Our customers include some of the largest and best-known brands in the world, including Coca-Cola, Ford, BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus, Boeing, Nespresso, Samsung, and others. In addition, Novelis is leading the industry with its sustainability and recycling efforts.

Become part of our mission to create a sustainable world and start in our European Headquarter in Küsnacht, (Zurich) Switzerland as:

Manager Finance (m/f/d) – Digital Transformation & Business Projects

What awaits you:

As the Manager Finance – Digital Transformation & Business Projects, you will play a leading role in shaping the future of Finance through digital transformation, automation and advanced AI-enabled solutions. Working across FP&A, Controllership and Treasury, you will drive the implementation of innovative technologies, analytics, automation and AI solutions that enhance efficiency, improve decision-making and create business value. In close collaboration with business partners across Supply Chain, Commercial, Operations and IT, you will help modernize finance processes, reporting and analytics capabilities.

You will report directly to the VP Finance and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Novelis Europe’s digital transformation journey while building a strong platform for future career growth.

Digital Transformation, Automation & AI

• Lead the identification, development and deployment of digitalization, automation and AI initiatives across Finance key business processes.
• Drive the adoption of advanced technologies, including AI-powered solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot), automation platforms, Power BI and data analytics tools.
• Serve as the key Finance partner for digital transformation initiatives across Novelis Europe.
• Design and implement scalable reporting, planning and analytical solutions that provide timely insights into financial performance, production, shipments, inventory and operational KPIs.
• Develop integrated data models and analytics capabilities that combine financial and operational data to support strategic and day-to-day decision-making.
• Lead and support training initiatives that increase digital literacy and drive adoption of new technologies across Finance and the broader organization.

Continuous Improvement & Business Partnering

• Lead end-to-end project execution from ideation through implementation, ensuring delivery of sustainable business benefits.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, automation tools and AI advancements to identify opportunities for continued innovation within Finance.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner, overseeing ad hoc analyses that provide actionable insights into business performance and support key decisions.
• Build strong partnerships across Finance, IT, Operations, Commercial and Supply Chain to align digital initiatives with business priorities.

How you convince us:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital transformation, business intelligence, data analytics, process automation or related technology-focused roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in Power BI, data modeling and enterprise systems, supported by several years of hands-on SAP experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. Experience with OneStream, Databricks or similar planning and analytics platforms is an advantage.
• The preferred candidate brings strong technical expertise in operational and manufacturing finance, with experience in planning, forecasting, costing, performance management and financial reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to connect detailed analysis to broader business objectives.
• Self-motivated and hands-on individual with a proven ability to work independently and deliver tangible business results
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

What Novelis offers you:

#leisuretime: Time for personal activities and relaxation is essential! Enjoy a minimum of 5 weeks’ vacation, with additional days based on your age. You also have the option to purchase up to 10 extra holidays annually, plus bridge days in connection with bank holidays

#pensionscheme: Your future matters to us! Enjoy a company pension scheme subsidized by Novelis, ensuring your financial security

#timeout: Ready to fulfill your dream of traveling the world or taking an extended break? We support you with our sabbatical offer!

#worklifebalance: Balance your daily life with ease! We offer flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working as part of our hybrid work environment

#goodies: Benefit from Novelis' membership in Corporate Benefits with great purchasing deals from well-known brands in various areas

#health: We care about your well-being! Novelis subsidizes fitness activities in cooperating gyms. Feel free to join our company sports groups!

#development: Eager to enhance your knowledge and skills? Our individual training programs are designed to help you reach your full potential

Have we caught your interest?

Then become part of our team! We are looking forward to your application!

You can apply easily with your resume via our application system in less than 5 minutes.

Please note that postal applications cannot be processed and considered.

We live diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

You must be authorized to work in Switzerland without employment sponsorship.

Novelis’ European Regional Headquarters is located in Küsnacht just outside of Zurich Switzerland employing approximately 100 employees from more than 20 countries which enable us to embrace diverse cultures and communities and push boundaries through unique thinking and learnings.

Novelis’ Headquarters office is home to the Regional Leadership team strategy & sustainability finance supply chain human resources corporate communications legal and miscellaneous global functions.

Its central location in Europe makes it an ideal starting point to reach other European cities and Novelis plants.