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Quantis

Specialized environmental sustainability consulting with LCA

Finance Specialist - Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, DACH

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
€36k - €56k+ Annual discretionary performance bonus
Junior
Bachelor's
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
HybridHybrid, combining on-site days at the Milan office with home office. Occasional travel to Berlin and Lausanne.
AccountingAccounts Payable/Receivable

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting.
  • A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
  • Comfort working in an international, multi-entity environment.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy with financial data.
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
  • Knowledge of Excel and experience with ERP or accounting systems.
Responsibilities
  • Process and review supplier invoices and ensure appropriate approvals.
  • Prepare supplier payments, upload them to bank platforms, and follow up on execution.
  • Maintain accurate vendor information and accounts.
  • Support screening for all new suppliers.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
  • Support expense and corporate credit card processes where applicable.
  • Ensure invoices and supporting documentation are properly recorded and archived.
  • Support travel administration, review travel bookings, and ensure they are accounted for correctly.
  • Prepare and issue customer invoices.
  • Monitor customer accounts and outstanding receivables.
  • Follow up on overdue invoices with relevant internal stakeholders.
  • Record and allocate customer payments.
  • Perform customer account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support monthly and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
  • Prepare reconciliations and supporting documentation for accounting entries.
  • Support external audit requests.
  • Contribute to maintaining accurate and reliable financial information.
  • Collaborate with Finance colleagues from other Quantis entities.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement and harmonization of Finance processes across offices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with NetSuite.
  • Familiarity with Swiss and/or German VAT and statutory requirements.
  • Previous experience in a consulting environment.

About the company

Quantis delivers science-based environmental consulting for large organizations across consumer goods, food and beverage, cosmetics, fashion, and financial services, offering services such as life cycle assessments, product and corporate footprinting, climate and nature risk assessments, ESG strategy, and sustainability reporting. It translates environmental science into business actions by mapping hotspots, guiding supply chain transformation (including regenerative agriculture), and aligning targets with CSRD, CDP, and GRI. The firm stands out through its EPFL-origin scientific rigor combined with practical business advice and as part of a standalone Boston Consulting Group unit since 2022, preserving its specialized brand and leadership. Its goal is to help clients reach net-zero and nature-positive outcomes while embedding sustainability across governance and operations to build resilient, planet-aligned business models.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ecublens, Switzerland

Founded

2006

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What believers are saying

  • Quantis launched Make up the Future Second Edition on 20 February 2026.
  • RTE partnered with Quantis on 10 July 2026 for Futurs Énergétiques 2050 analysis.
  • Beauty, fashion, and food clients need CSRD-ready nature, water, and Scope 3 work now.

What critics are saying

  • BCG’s 2022 acquisition makes Quantis vulnerable to BCG prioritization and margin pressure.
  • EU CSRD Wave 2 slipped to 2028, delaying consulting demand for mid-market clients.
  • AI-driven carbon platforms like CO2 AI commoditize footprinting, squeezing Quantis’s core advisory fees.

What makes Quantis unique

  • EPFL-born Quantis built LCA science expertise since 2006, not generic sustainability slides.
  • BCG kept Quantis standalone after 2022, preserving scientific brand, teams, and client trust.
  • Quantis co-authored Verra’s plastic stewardship guidelines, giving standards-level influence across industries.

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  • Mental Health Support

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