Zürich
Controller 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
- 30 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent), English (Intermediate)
- 8001 Zürich
About the job
We have developed a web-based online platform for job searching and talent acquisition that digitalises the application process and supports the company in quickly recognising talents in the market and securing them for the long term. With a digital Rocken profile, every applicant can quickly and easily connect with market-leading companies and share their profile.
Our work places people at the centre both technologically and organically. Rocken® offers executive search and talent management consulting to address the personal and individual needs of each person and to implement these optimally in personnel recruitment and career planning.
Controller 80 - 100% (m/f/d)
Do you want to inspire people daily with a wide range of products? Our Rocken partner is firmly established in retail and focuses on local supply with strong price awareness. With a broad assortment – from groceries to wines to promotional offers – the company reaches customers directly on site. The field of activity includes the strategic development of the branch network, optimisation of purchasing processes, and ensuring the highest quality standards. At the same time, customer orientation and operational excellence are central. Short decision-making paths, independent working, and a pragmatic leadership style characterise everyday life. Are you ready to take responsibility and drive success together with a committed team? Then our Rocken partner looks forward to your application!Role:
For our ROCKEN partner, a large retail company based in Zurich, we are looking for an experienced professional as a controller for the IT and real estate business areas. You combine financial expertise with entrepreneurial thinking and create sound decision-making bases for the successful management of the company. In this role, you act as a sparring partner on equal footing for the business areas and continuously develop control instruments and key figures.
Responsibilities:
You advise the business areas as a sparring partner on equal footing and support them in well-founded business decisions
You ensure effective financial governance and continuously develop control instruments, key figures, and methods
You create transparency through meaningful reports, analyses, and decision templates
You prepare forecasts, budgets, and scenarios and support the departments in implementing effective measures
You analyse target deviations, identify opportunities and risks early, and derive concrete recommendations for action
Qualifications:
You have at least 5 years of professional experience as a controller
You have a completed degree (Uni/ETH, FH, HF) with a focus on controlling, business administration, or finance
You communicate fluently in German, with good English skills; French skills are an advantage
You can convey complex financial topics clearly, build trust, and accompany decision-makers as a sparring partner
You think analytically and in a networked way and derive concrete recommendations for action from data
You have very good knowledge of SAP and MS Office tools as well as experience with BI solutions and modern reporting instruments
You have a deep understanding of business models, value chains, and business contexts
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Workplace
Zurich
Contact
Lukas Colaiacomo,
+41443852154
