Senior Financial Controller

25 July 2026
100%
Zürich

Job summary

Elektro-Material AG, a leading Swiss wholesaler in the electrical installation sector, is seeking a Senior Financial Controller. Join a dynamic team with excellent growth opportunities.

Tasks

Generate monthly group reports and relevant presentations.
Analyze and visualize key financial and performance metrics.
Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate financial statements.

Skills

University degree in finance/controlling and 5+ years of experience.
Strong analytical skills and initiative.
Excellent German and English communication skills.

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Company Description

Elektro-Material AG, with nine locations and three areas of expertise EM Light, EM Industry and New Energies, is the leading wholesale partner of the Swiss electrical installation industry. With over 250,000 high-quality products and comprehensive service – from individual advice to rapid delivery – more than 800 employees offer our customers an unbeatable range of services. As part of the global Rexel Group, we benefit from a strong international network, state-of-the-art technology and worldwide exchange – thus combining local expertise with global power for our success.

To strengthen our finance team at the headquarters in Zurich, we are looking for an engaged and competent personality to start immediately or by arrangement as

Senior Financial Controller 100 %
Reports to: Head of Controlling

Job Description

Monthly preparation of group reporting and relevant presentations
Preparation and analysis of cash flow forecasts
Analysis, interpretation and visualisation of relevant financial, performance and control indicators to support well-founded business decisions
Close cooperation with accounting, reconciliation of provisions and accruals to ensure correct monthly and annual financial statements according to IFRS.
Development and maintenance of meaningful management reports and financial dashboards to control performance and liquidity.
Process and system optimisation: implementation and continuous development of controlling processes, reporting standards and IT tools.
Participation in budgeting and forecasting
Preparation of decision templates for management
Preparation of profitability calculations for various projects
Support of the CFO in various projects and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Completed studies with a focus on finance/controlling (university/FH) or equivalent further education
At least 5 years of experience in controlling; ideally in an international environment
Confident handling of accounting (financial statements, provisions, accruals); confident in balance sheet analysis
Sound knowledge of consolidation software such as Magnitude or comparable systems for group reporting is an advantage
Sound knowledge in forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning.
Very good SAP S/4HANA knowledge or experience with comparable ERP systems is an advantage.
Excellent MS Excel skills (including Pivot; Power Query/Power Pivot is an advantage).
Strong analytical skills, high initiative and hands-on mentality.
Experience in preparing business cases and investment calculations
High integrity, sense of responsibility and assertiveness.
Very good German and English skills, spoken and written.

Additional Information

Our Offer

In addition to an independent and varied role, you can expect a collegial environment, a friendly team and attractive employment conditions, including certified pay equity. The benefits offered include at least 25 days of holiday, very good social benefits, individual development opportunities and much more. Are you interested in this exciting new role and do you meet our requirements? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

We wish to fill this position directly, without the support of recruitment consultants.

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