In this role as Controller you will be part of the Business Unit Switzerland Controlling Team, a leading business unit within the gategroup. The focus of this role is to contribute to business performance management by providing financial insights and analysis, business decision support, execute on month-end closing activities and planning scenarios preparation including budget and forecast. You act as a trusted Finance Business Partner across multiple functions within the Swiss Business Unit, collaborating closely with stakeholders from Sales, Operations, Procurement as well as Regional / Group Finance colleagues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Take over responsibility and actively shape the business steering as part of the Controlling team of Business Unit Switzerland
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner across production sites within the Swiss Business Unit, collaborating closely with stakeholders from Sales, Operations, Procurement, and other business areas
• Participate in the monthly financial closing activities for individual units and the consolidated Swiss Business Unit.
• Prepare internal management reporting including variance analysis
• Contribute to planning scenario generation including budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Perform regular and ad hoc performance and productivity analyses
• Analyze unit and customer P&Ls and identify opportunities for operational and financial improvement
• Contribute to cross-functional projects, including cost optimization and process improvement initiatives
• Support the development of business cases for investments and monitor related expenditures
• Drive the continuous enhancement and optimization of financial KPIs, reporting, and controlling processes
• Contribute to the digitalization of the finance team

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in business administration / economics or a related field preferred.

Work Experience:

• You ideally bring 3–5 years of experience in controlling within an international manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of relevant accounting terms and concepts
• Experience of the preparation of forecasts and budgets
• Good understanding of Business strategy & methodology
• Understanding of International Accounting Standards IFRS (desirable)

Technical Skills:

• You have advanced Excel skills; experience with Power Pivot, macros, and Power BI is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP is also beneficial.

Language / Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written English skills