Financial Controlling Analyst - - 12-month contract

Pictet Group; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictet Group, a leading Swiss financial services company, seeks a Finance professional to drive financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting for the Group Corporate Services. You will provide senior management with insightful analyses and actionable recommendations.

In this role you will develop reports, support cost allocation understanding, and collaborate across departments to ensure robust financial processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, controlling or related role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data management and visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Snowflake).
• Fluency in French and English is essential.
• Must be resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly financial results to senior management with business metrics and deep analyses of cost drivers.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, including financial modelling and variance analysis.
• Develop reports and data visualisation tools to highlight key performance drivers.
• Understand cost allocation mechanisms of GCS and support cross-functional data gathering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and support decision-making.
• Perform targeted financial and strategic analyses to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Visualization

French fluency

English fluency

Independent & team work

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Snowflake

Job description

Your team

Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 700 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units, and include Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax departments.

Your team

Corporate Functions includes the Group’s non-banking activities and employs more than 700 people. These functions are carried out by specialists with expertise across all business units, and include Communications, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Tax departments.

You will be part of the Finance – Group Corporate Services team within the Finance department.

Your role

As a member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, and for providing insightful advice to senior management. This position requires strong analytical skills and close collaboration across departments to ensure financial and analytical processes are robust and relevant, supporting strategic decision-making and the Group’s financial initiatives.

You will be in charge of:

• Delivering monthly financial results to senior management on time, together with business metrics and supporting in-depth analyses of the GCS division’s cost drivers.
• Contributing meaningfully to the Group’s budgeting and forecasting processes, including business and financial modelling, the multi-year plan, variance analysis and performance reviews.
• Developing reports and data visualisation tools that highlight key elements and drivers of financial performance and make complex data accessible and actionable.
• Developing a deep understanding of Pictet GCS’s costs allocation mechanisms to business lines.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather financial data, develop analyses and support decision-making.
• Conducting targeted financial and strategic analysis to identify trends, business and cost drivers as well as opportunities for improvement.

Your profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
• At least 2–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, controlling or a related role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex financial issues.
• A sense of urgency, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data management and visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau and Snowflake.
• Proficiency in using advanced digital and AI-powered tools (including generative AI) to enhance financial analysis, automate recurring tasks and improve the quality and efficiency of reporting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in French and English is essential.
• Must be resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

As the successful candidate, you will be expected to apply strong analytical skills, demonstrate initiative and collaborate effectively within a dynamic team. You will also be keen to embrace the Group’s values and consistently put them into practice in your daily activities.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

Ref. FCA/CC/CS

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.