Financial Controller 100% (m/w/d) | Zurich, CH | Hybrid

LHH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 100’000 - 130’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in engineering and consulting is seeking a Business Controller for their Zurich office. This role involves supporting financial planning and performance analysis while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on innovative projects. Ideal candidates will have a solid financial background with at least 5 years in a similar position, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in German and English.

Leistungen

Flexible working policy

Access to modern training platforms

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a project-based organization.
• Fluency in German and English.
• Proactive and detail-oriented.

Aufgaben

• Preparing and analyzing financial reports in German, English, and ideally French.
• Managing the budgeting process with internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance of business units.

Kenntnisse

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Performance Analysis

Excel

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Ausbildung

Higher education in Finance

Tools

Lucanet

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in engineering and consulting services, operating in sectors such as infrastructure, environment, transportation, energy, and buildings.
They are committed to creating a better future by supporting communities and championing sustainable development. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their Finance team with the addition of a Business Controller at their Zurich office.

In this position, you'll join a multidisciplinary and collaborative team that shares a passion for complex, high-impact projects, values innovation, and fosters a supportive working environment.

Your Responsibilities
Based in Zurich and working closely with colleagues in Lausanne, you will support the CFO in driving and monitoring financial planning and performance.
In close collaboration with business unit leaders and a supportive controlling team, your main tasks will include:

• Preparing and analyzing financial reports in German, English, and ideally French
• Managing the budgeting process in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Monitoring and analyzing the financial performance of business units and projects
• Implementing analytical tools and dashboards to support strategic decision-making
• Recommending and following up on corrective financial actions where necessary

Your Profile
You bring a strong financial background and are eager to contribute to a fast-paced, project-driven organization. You go beyond the numbers and seek to understand the business behind them. You are analytical, hands-on, and process-minded, with the ability to challenge the status quo constructively.

Key Requirements:

• Higher education in Finance, ideally with a focus in Controlling or Accounting
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally in a project-based organization
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with reporting tools (e.g., Lucanet, Power BI)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and IFRS is an asset
• Fluent in German and English (French is a plus)
• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

What Our Client Offers

• A flexible working policy, including the possibility of remote work
• Access to modern training platforms and support for professional development
• Clear career advancement opportunities in a growing international organization
• Meaningful work on sustainable and innovative projects
• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where contributions are recognized and valued

Job ID 42F2370E-5E27-4FBB-B051-CE1343D52F15

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