Senior Cost Controller

16 February 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Join the Zürcher Kantonalbank in Controlling and Accounting. Enjoy a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Tasks

Act as a sparring partner for executives across various levels.
Provide actionable insights and assessments on cost developments.
Conduct root-cause analyses and define specific recommendations.

Skills

Degree in business or equivalent experience in controlling.
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment are essential.
Proficiency in SAP, MS Office, and Tableau is required.

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About the job

80% - 100% | Accounting / Controlling | Zurich | Experienced Professionals

In our Controlling Functions team, we prepare the facts for the value-oriented management of the cost base of Zürcher Kantonalbank and act as business partners for stakeholders at all management levels. We are looking for a personality to strengthen our team. Are you fascinated by costs and cost drivers? Does your heart beat faster when you track deviations and optimization opportunities? Then we are looking for you.

Your tasks

Sparring partner for managers from various areas and management levels
Action-oriented commenting/assessment of cost development
Cause-oriented analyses including definition of concrete recommendations for action
Optimization of the quality and effectiveness of the data basis and reports/dashboards including their creation processes
Participation in the monthly preparation and quality assurance of the data basis and reports/dashboards
Central interface function to several departments

Your profile

Business administration education (university / university of applied sciences / certified controlling) or equivalent further training
Several years of professional experience in controlling with a focus on costs in an analysis and business partnering role including design of concepts/instruments
High level of enthusiasm and interest combined with very good analytical skills and excellent judgment
Independence, quality awareness and interest in challenges
Effective collaboration and communication (German spoken and written) with stakeholders from various areas and hierarchy levels
Very good knowledge of SAP, MS Office and Tableau, additional system knowledge is an advantage

Our offer

An interesting area of responsibility with freedom to shape and intensive exchange with stakeholders from across the bank
Trusting, respectful and appreciative collaboration in a committed and motivated team
Opportunities for professional and personal development
An attractive workplace in Zurich-West with the possibility of home office
An attractive overall package with extensive fringe benefits and discounts from A for retirement provision to Z for ZVV bonus pass

Fatima Malik
is happy to help you.
Phone: 044 292 30 24

Categories:

Finance / Accounting / Controlling, Controlling