Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking)

Helvetica Partners Sarl

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 by Helvetica Partners Sarl
Fribourg, Switzerland
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time

We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Fribourg Canton & comes with some home office allowance.

Your Role:

  • Hold responsibility for the pre-consolidation of an acquired Group & actively support its integration.
  • Supervise the overall monthly closing process for the three newly acquired companies.
  • Oversee the financial accounting activities for all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting & consolidation activities for closing.
  • Continuously drive productivity improvements & achieve operational excellence against defined benchmarks.
  • Play a key role in ensuring a smooth integration alongside the Group CFO & Group Controller.
  • Supervise & coach direct reports (3 accountants) & enhancing cross-training & employee development.
  • Provide support for a post due diligence processes to review current financial statements & other valuation methods (eg inventory).
  • Maintain & report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow statements, with a key focus on available cash & optimization processes.
  • Compile, analyze & report financial data to support strategic decision-making; performing variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs & Overhead costs.
  • Audit financial transactions & documents to ensure compliance & accuracy.
  • Interact with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting & financial reporting within prescribed deadlines & communicate feedback to the Group CFO & Group Controller by detailing the key drivers leading to deviations.
  • Implement ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency & effectiveness & to address business/operational changes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies & procedures & efficiently performing all assigned internal controls.

Your Skills:

  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Finance/Accounting/Controlling Functions.
  • Strong expertise in MS Excel, including in Pivot Tables.
  • Ideally experienced in industrial & international companies.

Your Profile:

  • Completed University Degree in the area of Finance/Accounting or Business Management (or similar).
  • Resilient, adaptable, self-motivated, solution-oriented & critical-thinking with strong communication skills.
  • Flexible to travel (up to 25%).
  • Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements. Any additional French language skills are considered highly advantageous.

Reference: 2840273601

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Helvetica Partners Sarl

Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking)

Helvetica Partners Sarl

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 by Helvetica Partners Sarl

Fribourg, Switzerland
Accountancy
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time

We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for a Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Fribourg Canton & comes with some home office allowance.

Your Role:

  • Hold responsibility for the pre-consolidation of an acquired Group & actively support its integration.
  • Supervise the overall monthly closing process for the three newly acquired companies.
  • Oversee the financial accounting activities for all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting & consolidation activities for closing.
  • Continuously drive productivity improvements & achieve operational excellence against defined benchmarks.
  • Play a key role in ensuring a smooth integration alongside the Group CFO & Group Controller.
  • Supervise & coach direct reports (3 accountants) & enhancing cross-training & employee development.
  • Provide support for a post due diligence processes to review current financial statements & other valuation methods (eg inventory).
  • Maintain & report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow statements, with a key focus on available cash & optimization processes.
  • Compile, analyze & report financial data to support strategic decision-making; performing variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs & Overhead costs.
  • Audit financial transactions & documents to ensure compliance & accuracy.
  • Interact with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting & financial reporting within prescribed deadlines & communicate feedback to the Group CFO & Group Controller by detailing the key drivers leading to deviations.
  • Implement ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency & effectiveness & to address business/operational changes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies & procedures & efficiently performing all assigned internal controls.

Your Skills:

  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Finance/Accounting/Controlling Functions.
  • Strong expertise in MS Excel, including in Pivot Tables.
  • Ideally experienced in industrial & international companies.

Your Profile:

  • Completed University Degree in the area of Finance/Accounting or Business Management (or similar).
  • Resilient, adaptable, self-motivated, solution-oriented & critical-thinking with strong communication skills.
  • Flexible to travel (up to 25%).
  • Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements. Any additional French language skills are considered highly advantageous.

Reference: 2840273601

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