Financial Lead Nuclear Power

Alpiq AG seeks a Senior Financial Lead for Nuclear Power in Olten, CH, to drive strategic financial decision-making through performance reporting, scenario analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires a master’s degree in business, finance, or economics, 10+ years of corporate experience, and fluency in German and English with working proficiency in French.

This role supports strategic and operational decision-making within Alpiq’s Nuclear Power division by delivering data-driven insights, performance analysis, and financial oversight. The Financial Lead ensures alignment between financial planning and business objectives, while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide management-ready financial reports to the Head of Nuclear Power.
• Use monthly and quarterly reporting to guide performance and strategic decisions.
• Deliver timely, actionable insights on value drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct forward-looking analyses, scenarios, and decision support for the business.
• Act as a strategic partner in initiatives including new business models and growth opportunities.
• Promote a performance-driven culture by challenging targets and improving efficiency.
• Support portfolio decisions, M&A activities, and capital allocation related to Nuclear Power.
• Represent Alpiq in financial committees, boards, and governance bodies of asset companies.
• Guide and consolidate planning and forecasting processes across the business.
• Ensure financial plans align with strategic goals.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Economics, or an engineering degree with advanced finance education.
• 10+ years of corporate experience, including regular interaction with senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of energy markets and products.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, with skill in translating complex topics into clear business insights.
• High resilience and ownership mindset, with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Extensive experience in planning, forecasting, and performance steering.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, capable of leading cross-functional efforts.
• Fluent in German and English, with working proficiency in French.

About the company

The company fosters value creation through transparent financial and performance management, modern analytical methods, and close collaboration with business stakeholders and internal finance teams.

• Unifies financial and performance management through transparent reporting and planning.
• Builds analytical capabilities using modern financial management methodologies.
• Collaborates closely with business stakeholders and internal finance teams to drive value creation.
• Provides timely insights to enable proactive decision-making and course corrections.