Components and Technology Controller 100% (f/m/d)

Rieter; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Rieter, a leading Swiss textile technology company, seeks a Components and Technology Controller to support monthly and annual financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. You will collaborate closely with Business Units and finance stakeholders to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.

The role focuses on developing controlling tools, dashboards and reports, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance, and supporting month-end and year-end closings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in controlling, FP&A, finance, accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Experience with variance analysis, financial modelling and performance management.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; SAP and BI/tools are advantageous.
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial and controlling reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Perform variance analyses and explain deviations.
• Monitor financial performance and advise BU heads and CFOs.
• Develop and maintain controlling tools, dashboards and reports.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity and compliance with policies.
• Support month-end and year-end closing with Accounting and stakeholders.
• Assist audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Collaborate with Group Controlling, Tax, Treasury and Reporting teams.
• Participate in process improvements to boost reporting efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Controlling/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man‑made fibers into short‑staple and long‑staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man‑made fibers and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven.Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain.Rieter has a history spanning more than 230 years, operates 22 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 6 400 people worldwide, approximately 9% of them in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol RIEN.

You have power, are versatile, service- and goal‑oriented? You like to work in a team, are curious and always find innovative ways to reach your goals? Then you fit perfectly within our team and can strengthen our business as

Components and Technology Controller 100% (f/m/d)

As part of the Components & Technology Controlling team, you will support the preparation of monthly and annual financial and controlling reports, budgeting and forecasting processes, performance monitoring, and process improvement initiatives. You will work closely with business units and finance stakeholders, providing financial insights to support decision‑making and business performance.

Your Tasks

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and controlling reports.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Perform variance analyses and provide explanations of deviations from budget and forecast.
• Monitor financial performance and support Business Unit Heads and Business Unit CFOs with financial insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of controlling tools, dashboards, and reporting processes.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities in collaboration with Accounting and relevant finance stakeholders.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Collaborate closely with Business Unit CFOs, Group Controlling, Tax, Treasury and Reporting Teams to support planning, reporting and decision‑making processes.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency and financial transparency.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling, Economics or a related field.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in controlling, FP&A, finance, accounting, or a similar role.
• Good understanding of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting principles.
• Experience with variance analysis, financial modelling and performance management concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills; SAP and BI/reporting tools are an advantage.
• Fluent English; German is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and data‑driven mindset with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Our Offer

• an international working environment with long tradition
• versatile activity in a future‑oriented environment with a lot of self‑responsibility
• good development opportunities and fair employment conditions
• a motivated team with mutual respect and good cooperation

Job ID: rj

Business: Corporate Functions

Country: Switzerland

Company: Rieter

Functional Area: Finance & Controlling

Entry Level: Professionals

Contract type: Unlimited

Location: Winterthur

Rahel Känzig

Rieter AG

Klosterstrasse 20

8406 Winterthur

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