Financial Controller (m/f)

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative knowledge sharing and supports individual professional development.
• Direct the month-end closing process by ensuring the preparation of accurate financial statements for senior management and stakeholders, upholding transparency throughout all reporting cycles.
• Formulate budgets, develop financial forecasts, and conduct variance analyses to inform strategic financial planning and guide organisational decision-making.
• Oversee cash flow management to guarantee sufficient resources for operational requirements while maintaining strict adherence to internal policies.
• Ensure full tax compliance by meticulously reporting financial information in accordance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements, thereby protecting the organisation's reputation.
• Coordinate with external auditors by providing thorough documentation and facilitating audit processes according to regulatory standards.
• Monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance against established budgetary targets for all business units, delivering comprehensive reports that support operational enhancements.
• Design and implement cost reduction strategies aimed at achieving ambitious savings objectives without compromising quality or service standards.
• Participate in system upgrades and efficiency improvement initiatives, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence across multiple sites.
• Prepare detailed product and project margin reports for management review, thereby supporting informed decisions regarding future investments.

What sets you apart:

• Qualified accountant / Financial Controller with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in an industrial environment in Switzerland
• Background in manufacturing, ideally across multi-site or multi-plant operations
• Fluent in English and French
• Proven people manager, with experience developing finance talent through coaching and feedback
• Strong ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs
• Track record of improving operational performance through collaborative, cross-functional work
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact across all levels of the organisation
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Advanced IT skills; experience with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar ERP systems
• Willing to travel between sites as required