Financial Controller

Vacheron Constantin; Plan-les-Ouates; Vor Ort; CHF 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vacheron Constantin is seeking a Financial Controller to drive the Finance Roadmap and lead process transformation across planning, reporting, and cost management. You will partner with HR, Purchasing, Central Accounting, Compliance, and Group FP&A to deliver robust insights and value creation.

The role demands strong IFRS knowledge, hands-on analysis, and excellent communication in French and English in an international setting. Based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva area, CDI contract.

Qualifikationen

• Master7s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting.
• +5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Corporate Controlling.
• Analytical skills with ability to challenge ideas and propose solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS standards, accounting rules, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement across multi-functional teams.
• Service-oriented, proactive, and able to operate in a dynamic, international environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead FP&A process excellence: performance reporting, PO management, and KPI insight development.
• Develop, implement, and optimize internal controls and procedures, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Align financial objectives with business strategy and scale financial management across departments/regions.
• Support HQ partners on group reporting rules and systems.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

FP&A

Business partnering

Process improvement

IFRS standards

SAP

GCP

Looker

AI for insights

English & French

Ausbildung

Master7s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

GCP

Looker

AI for financial insights

Jobbeschreibung

For Those Who Welcome Connection

Join a highly connected community where individual expertise and shared experience combine across disciplines to spark fresh ideas and keep us moving forwards. Play your part in driving our collective success.

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

PLAN-LES-OUATES

CDI

For Those Who Welcome Connection

Join a highly connected community where individual expertise and shared experience combine across disciplines to spark fresh ideas and keep us moving forwards. Play your part in driving our collective success.

YOUR ROLE

As a pivotal member of the Vacheron Constantin Finance Central Team, you will be instrumental in executing our ambitious Finance Roadmap along our Finance Strategy that is built upon four core pillars: Value Creation, Business Partnering, Continuous Improvement, and People Development. This highly visible role blends financial process transformation with hands-on analysis, performance management, and reporting. You'll architect and execute optimized financial operations, driving robust insights, operational excellence, and value creation in collaboration with HR, Purchasing, Central Accounting, Compliance, and Group FP&A.

PLAYING YOUR PART

Your Expertise Will Be Instrumental In Several Areas

FP&A PROCESS EXCELLENCE

• Drive continuous improvement and foster best practices in financial planning and analysis processes to enhance collective efficiency and accuracy (e.g., Performance reporting, Purchase Order management)
• Develop, implement, and evolve robust internal controls and financial procedures, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks, and adapting to technological advancements
• Align financials objectives with business strategy, developing scalable financial management approaches across departments and regions
• Support Headquarter business partners on Group reporting rules and systems

CONTROLLING & REPORTING

• Lead and oversee the review and validation of monthly financial closings, adhering strictly to IFRS standards and Group policies and adopting a hands-on approach, as well as a close working relationship with Central Accounting
• Prepare insightful personnel costs reports with variance analysis and develop compelling presentations for executive decision-making (e.g., KPIs, trends, strategic recommendations)
• Lead regular business review meetings, discussing financial performance, forecasts, and strategic initiatives
• Identify optimization opportunities and foster strong partnerships with Purchasing teams for effective cost management

TRANSVERSAL PROJECTS

• Actively contribute to and lead strategic projects focused on driving efficiencies and building a robust financial infrastructure for the Maison's long-term growth

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Master’s degree in Finance, Controlling, or Accounting
• +5 years of progressive experience in Finance or Corporate Controlling roles, including significant interaction with accounting shared service centers
• Exceptional analytical skills, capable of challenging ideas and proposing adapted solutions
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS standards, accounting rules, and internal control frameworks, with a keen interest in technological optimization (e.g., SAP, GCP & Looker, and AI for financial insights)
• Excellent communication skills (French and English) and interpersonal abilities, able to translate complex data into actionable strategic recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and collaborate effectively within multi-functional teams and in a dynamic, international environment
• Service-oriented, proactive, self-starter with a courageous and humble attitude

Vacheron Constantin celebrated 270 years as the world’s oldest watchmaker in continuous production since 1755. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we operate a global retail network of nearly 200 points of sale across 36 countries. Every member of our exceptional global community of watchmakers, artisans and dedicated professionals share a common devotion to our exceptional heritage and a passion to trailblaze an even brighter future.