Business Controller

Var Group; Gravesano; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Var Group Suisse is seeking a Finance professional to join the Finance team, focusing on management control, financial analysis and governance of business processes. You will work closely with management, contributing to strategic decisions and driving efficiency across our IT services portfolio.

You will analyse costs and revenues, prepare reports and dashboards, monitor KPIs and support budgeting, forecasting and month‑end closes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role, with a background in IT.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn data into insights.
• Detail-oriented, organized and committed to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative, with ability to work across functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyse costs, revenues and financial performance.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to support management.
• Monitor KPIs and propose improvement initiatives.
• Support financial control of contracts, review costs and budgets.
• Contribute to IT service price definitions.
• Improve information systems and tools.
• Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Collaborate on month-end closing and audits.
• Contribute to ISO certifications and process governance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

KPIs analysis

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Degree in Economics, Management Engineering or related field

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Office suite

Power BI

Job description

Contribute to strategic decisions and the growth of a constantly evolving company!

Do you have a strong aptitude for data analysis, management control and process improvement? Would you like to work closely with management, contributing to the company's financial and organisational decisions? Keep reading!

We are looking for someone to join the Finance team at Var Group Suisse, supporting management control, financial analysis and the governance of business processes.

About us

Var Group supports businesses on their digital transformation journey, thanks to the expertise of over 4,243 people across 16 countries.

Since 2022, we have been recognised as a Great Place to Work: we believe in the value of people, trust, and an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

If you are looking for an environment where you can take real responsibility and make a tangible impact, you might be in the right place.

What you'll do

You will join the Finance function, focusing on analysis, reporting and supporting business decision-making.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing company costs, revenues and financial performance.
• Preparing reports and dashboards to support management.
• Monitoring key business KPIs and proposing improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the financial control of contracts, reviewing costs, margins and budgets.
• Contributing to the definition and updating of IT service price lists.
• Helping improve information systems and tools.
• Supporting the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting activities.
• Collaborating with the department on month-end financial closing activities.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Contributing to the maintenance of ISO certifications, supporting process governance, document management and continuous improvement.

You could be the right person if:

• You hold a degree in Economics, Management Engineering or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and a background in the IT sector.
• You are passionate about management control, financial analysis and business organisation.
• You have strong analytical skills and can turn data into meaningful insights to support decision-making.
• You are detail-oriented, organised and committed to continuous improvement.
• You enjoy collaborating with different business functions and working in a dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of cost accounting.
• Previous experience in companies operating in the IT sector is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Ability to analyse KPIs, costs and profit margins.
• A confident personality, curiosity and empathy.
• Accuracy and a strong sense of responsibility.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau or similar).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001 certification principles.

What you'll find here

Open organisation and shared responsibility

At Var Group, we are moving beyond traditional hierarchical organisational models. We are evolving towards a model that breaks away from rigid structures and creates an environment built on trust, autonomy and shared responsibility, where people play an active role in making things happen.

This cultural shift moves the focus from control to collaboration: people are not simply expected to carry out tasks, but are empowered to take ownership, contribute, show initiative and make a meaningful impact.

If you're looking for a workplace where your voice matters and you can truly make a difference, this could be the right place for you!

Ideas, expertise, technological trends and new organisational models are the driving forces behind change and the foundations of our daily work in Switzerland and around the world.

Growth and development

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your role over time, taking on greater responsibilities, exploring new areas and increasing your impact based on your abilities and contributions.

You’ll find an environment where learning is continuous and practical: you’ll be able to develop both technical and soft skills through learning opportunities that evolve alongside you.

Inclusion

We truly believe that every person's uniqueness is a strength. Our DEI community works every day to promote inclusion and equity. At Var Group, everyone is free to express their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to our collective success. Here, you can bring who you are to work, not just what you do.

"Equal access and reasonable accommodations:"

Throughout the recruitment process and during employment, we are committed to considering reasonable accommodations to meet candidates' specific needs and ensure equal access to opportunities for everyone.