Hydro is a fully integrated aluminium company with 35,000 employees in 40 countries on all continents, combining local expertise, worldwide reach and unmatched capabilities in R&D. In addition to production of primary aluminium, rolled and extruded products and recycling, Hydro also extracts bauxite, refines alumina and generates energy to be the only 360° company of the global aluminium industry. Hydro is present within all market segments for aluminium, with sales and trading activities throughout the value chain serving more than 30,000 customers. Based in Norway and rooted in more than a century of experience in renewable energy, technology and innovation, Hydro is committed to strengthening the viability of its customers and communities, shaping a sustainable future through innovative aluminium solutions.
Bauxite & Alumina (B&A) Commercial is a team of 30 people operating from 4 locations: Switzerland, Brazil, China, and Singapore, managing B&A’s Alumina, Hydrate and Bauxite worldwide book

SKILLS

• Solid accounting and finance knowledge
• Strong analytical skills, accurate with attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a hectic work environment with peak loads and ability to meet deadlines
• At ease with digital applications and solutions (ERP, data analytics & Microsoft office tools including Power BI)
• Ability to develop and maintain good relations across the organization
• Perform according to standard routines and controls with a continuous improvement mindset
• Fluent in English, Portuguese is a plus
• Team player with good communication skills
• High ethical standards.

ROLE

The Financial Analyst will be part of a small, specialist team responsible for global sales and trading activities in the bauxite and alumina market. This position is suited for a proactive, detail-oriented financial professional eager to dive into data, uncover insights, and contribute to business decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The position will be part of Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Commercial department based in Switzerland. The Financial Analyst will support the finance team in the monthly reporting and yearly budgeting processes with analysis and data insights.

• Support monthly and quarterly closings
• Support weekly position and exposure meetings
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in reporting and business planning processes
• Perform standard and ad-hoc financial analyses (realized prices, margins, exposures, detailed deviation analysis)
• Monitor working capital and perform variation analysis
• Support financial valuation of commercial term contract proposals
• Assist in preparing quarterly performance review and board of directors’ meetings