Head of Group Controlling & FP&A

Tecan; Männedorf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Tecan in Männedorf, near Zürich, seeks Head of Group Controlling and Financial Planning & Analytics to partner with the CFO and Management Board. You drive planning, performance, and strategic decision support globally, ensuring reliable IFRS reporting and strong governance.

You will lead FP&A, Controlling, and M&A activities, shape planning models, and push automation and analytics across the Group. International industrial environment, leadership required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading FP&A, Controlling and finance leadership in an international setting.
• Strong ability to build planning models, forecasts and scenario analyses.
• Proven track record in strategic decision support and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Develop planning models and scenario analyses to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide financial insights and drive performance reporting across the Group.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Strategic planning

Business partnering

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Admin

Job description

Head of Group Controlling and Financial Planning & Analysis

Männedorf, Zürich

Your contribution

You will report directly to the CFO. In this key finance leadership role, you will be a trusted partner to the CFO, Management Board, and business leaders worldwide. You will drive financial planning, performance management, business partnering, and strategic decision support while ensuring reliable financial reporting across the Group.

Responsibilities

Strategic Finance & FP&A

• Lead Group budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
• Develop planning models and scenario analyses
• Provide financial insights for strategic decisions
• Drive performance management and reporting

Business Partnering & Controlling

• Lead Finance & Controlling for Operations, R&D, and Global Functions
• Act as strategic partner to senior leaders
• Challenge business plans and financial assumptions
• Develop controlling teams and promote accountability

Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely closings
• Support global Accounting & Reporting (IFRS/statutory)
• Support CFO reporting to Management Board/Board of Directors

Finance Transformation

• Standardize and improve planning and reporting processes
• Drive automation and advanced analytics

M&A

• Lead financial due diligence and valuations for M&A
• Support post-merger integration

Your background

We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Controlling and broader Finance leadership roles.
• Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, performance management and business partnering.
• Proven leadership experience in an international industrial environment.
• M&A and post-merger integration experience is an advantage.

Competencies

• High integrity and accountability.
• Strategic and analytical thinker.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation capabilities.
• Business-minded, proactive and results-oriented.
• Able to manage complexity and drive change in a global environment.

What makes working at Tecan unique

The chance to make it count and to have an impact on the world of tomorrow

• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

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