Dietikon
Head of Controlling Department (70-100%)
- 29 July 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
About the job
Working at Sprüngli
Founded in 1836, the Swiss family business is today one of the most renowned confectioneries in Europe with its exquisite range. The products from the house of Sprüngli stand for the highest quality, unique freshness and naturalness. The perfect creations delight customers from all over the world every day.
You are looking for a new professional challenge where you can apply both your leadership experience and passion, and you are a structured organisational talent with a flair for data? Then we look forward to receiving your application.
In our manufactory in Dietikon, we are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed person for the Controlling department as of now or by arrangement
Head of Controlling Department (70-100%)
What you will achieve with us
In our Controlling department, you will lead our three-person controlling team and be responsible for the financial management of the company - with the aim of creating transparency, enabling well-founded decisions and actively shaping sustainable business success.
- You lead and develop our three-person controlling team
- You are responsible for operational and strategic controlling
- You prepare budgets, forecasts as well as monthly and annual financial statements
- You analyse key figures and derive well-founded recommendations for action
- You advise the management as a competent sparring partner
- You optimise controlling processes and further develop reporting tools
- You actively contribute to the economic development of our company
- You bring in new ideas and act proactively in your role
What we expect
- Completed commercial training (EFZ)
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in controlling including further training in the controlling field
- You already have leadership experience and may have completed leadership training
- Experience in plant controlling is an absolute plus
- You are strong in using Office programmes and can organise your area of responsibility independently
- Very good SAP knowledge (especially S/4 Hana)
- Affinity for numbers and pronounced strategic thinking skills
- Strong Excel skills
- You appreciate and promote collaboration with other internal departments
- Independent, well-structured and committed working style even in intense phases
- Open, reliable and communicative personality with quick comprehension
- Confident German language skills in writing and speaking
- Knowledge of the food industry is an advantage
- Analytical, entrepreneurial thinking personality with a structured and solution-oriented working style
What you can look forward to
You can expect a modern and bright workplace in a traditional atmosphere with a good working climate and a motivated team. We gladly provide work clothing and its cleaning. We offer good employment conditions such as 5 weeks of holiday, an additional day off in your birthday month, a free parking space and generous shopping discounts. There is the possibility of one home office day per week.
Are you interested?
We look forward to receiving your electronic application.*Currently, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.