Robert M.
About Robert M.
Robert M. serves as the Controller for Group Central Services at Comet Group, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial analysis and reporting, having held various roles in notable companies including Ecolab, Syngenta, CSB-System, and DSM.
Current Role at Comet Group
Robert M. serves as the Controller for Group Central Services at Comet Group since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for the central services quarterly rolling forecasts, planning, and financial results reporting processes. He utilizes relevant cockpits and dashboards to enhance reporting accuracy. Additionally, Robert drives improvements in reporting tools and business intelligence solutions, contributing to the efficiency of the international corporate finance department.
Previous Experience in Finance
Robert M. has a diverse background in finance, having held several positions prior to his current role. He worked at Ecolab as a Financial Analyst (Interim) from 2009 to 2011 in the Zürich Area. He also served as a Product Costing and Reporting Analyst during a six-month graduate internship at Syngenta in 2009 in the Basel Area. His experience includes a role as a Management Accountant at DSM from 2011 to 2012 and as a Group Controller at CSB-System from 2013 to 2017 in Kestenholz.
Educational Background in Finance
Robert M. has an extensive educational background in finance. He studied at the University of Geneva, where he achieved a Master of Finance from 2007 to 2009. He also completed a Master of Science in Finance with a major in Financial Analysis at Université de Neuchâtel during the same period. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Lausanne - UNIL. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from P.A. College, Cyprus, from 2003 to 2006.
Leadership and Strategic Involvement
In his current position, Robert M. leads monthly country review calls for the Asian region, which includes countries such as Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and China, managing annual sales exceeding 100 million CHF. He is also a participant in a senior finance leadership team focused on evaluating functional strategies to develop an overarching group strategic plan that extends to 2025.
Financial Oversight and Management
Robert M. acts as a finance business partner to global functional heads, overseeing global budgets that exceed 50 million CHF. He manages financial operations for over 180 full-time employees, ensuring effective financial management and reporting within the organization.