ASAP: Country Controller Manufacturing Finance (m/w/d)

cariswiss; Zürich; Remote; CHF 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (Switzerland) is seeking an accomplished finance leader to own the full finance agenda for a country-level operation. The role combines IFRS expertise with hands-on business partnering to drive excellence across accounting, controls and performance management.

You will lead close processes, ensure IFRS/reporting accuracy, manage cost accounting and budgeting, and partner with operations and senior leadership. International exposure and quick start are key benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, controlling or finance leadership.
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP reporting knowledge.
• Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting and inventory management.
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• ERP exposure with Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across finance and operations.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar.
• Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Fluent English; additional local language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate IFRS reporting and local statutory compliance.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, controls and governance.
• Own cost accounting, inventory valuation and variance analysis.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting and financial performance reporting.
• Partner with operations, supply chain and senior leadership.
• Support external audits and audit readiness.
• Drive process optimisation, internal controls and ERP improvements.
• Lead, coach and develop local finance team members.
• Act as the key finance contact for local business stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS expertise

Business partnering

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance or related

Professional finance qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/CMA) advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Oracle

Job description

• Lead the full finance agenda of a country-level operation
• Combine IFRS expertise with hands-on business partnering

About Our Client

Our client is an international industrial business operating in a dynamic and fast growing environment. To support ongoing development and strengthen local finance leadership, they are seeking a highly capable finance professional who can start quickly and drive excellence across accounting, controls and performance management. We need someone who is comfortable with fast scaling and fast paced environments.

Job Description

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Ensure accurate IFRS reporting and local statutory compliance
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, controls and governance
• Own cost accounting, inventory valuation and variance analysis
• Manage forecasting, budgeting and financial performance reporting
• Partner closely with operations, supply chain and senior leadership
• Support external audits and ensure audit readiness
• Drive process optimisation, internal controls and ERP improvements
• Lead, coach and develop local finance team members
• Act as the key finance contact for local business stakeholders

The Successful Applicant

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, controlling or finance leadership
• Strong IFRS and local GAAP reporting knowledge
• Proven background in manufacturing, cost accounting and inventory management
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance and audit processes
• Previous people management or team leadership experience
• ERP exposure, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP or Oracle
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders across finance and operations
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar
• Professional finance qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent) is advantageous
• Fluent English; additional local language skills are highly desirable

What's on Offer

• Strong interaction with senior management and operations
• Opportunity to shape processes and drive continuous improvement
• International exposure within a global organization
• Combination of strategic and hands-on responsibilities
• Quick start, potential for take-over