Senior Business Controller

Art Basel; Basel; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Art Basel is seeking a Senior Business Controller to own the P&L of a dedicated entity and partner with local management and operations on financial planning, reporting, and consolidation for several entities.

You will build financial models, drive budgeting and forecasting, and ensure timely, compliant reporting in a dynamic international setting. Fluent English is required; additional languages are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Typically 7+ years of experience in controlling, FP&A, accounting, or finance business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Own the P&L of a dedicated entity, including budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Act as finance business partner to local management, providing financial insights and decision support.
• Lead budget, forecast, and annual close meetings with relevant analyses and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for the entity.
• Coordinate reporting packages for multiple entities for Group consolidation.

Skills

P&L ownership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Consolidation

Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Finance or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

We are a leading art world authority shaping the conversation across art, culture, and the global creative economy. Our mission is to provide high-value and high-engagement content and commentary to professionals, collectors, and expanding high-scale communities around the world. As we enter an ambitious new phase of brand and creative elevation, we are building a dynamic creative, brand and content platform operation designed to engage new audiences, amplify our brand reach and deliver best-in-class content excellence.

Role Overview

As Senior Business Controller, you will own the P&L of a dedicated entity and act as a key finance business partner to local management and operational teams. In addition, you will coordinate and review the reporting packages for six entities for Group consolidation, ensuring accurate system entry, timely submission, and reliable reporting to Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Own the P&L of a dedicated entity, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and variance analysis
• Act as finance business partner to local management, providing clear financial insights, recommendations, and decision support
• Lead the preparation of budget, forecast, and annual close meetings, ensuring relevant analyses, documentation, and stakeholder alignment
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for the assigned entity
• Coordinate and review the reporting packages for six entities for Group consolidation, ensuring correct system entry and alignment with Group requirements
• Work closely with local entity representatives to ensure timely submission of recurring reporting obligations
• Monitor financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions where needed
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Drive consistency, quality, and comparability of financial reporting across entities
• Support process improvements, system enhancements, and standardization of controlling and reporting practices
• Build financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Additional duties and broader finance-related responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve

Your Profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Typically 7+ years of experience in controlling, FP&A, accounting, or finance business partnering, ideally in an international environment
• Strong experience with P&L ownership, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Solid understanding of consolidation, reporting packages, and group reporting requirements
• Experience working with local finance teams or entity representatives and coordinating recurring reporting deliverables
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or comparable ERP/reporting systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into clear business insights
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions, entities, and seniority levels
• Structured, reliable, and pragmatic working style with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment
• Professional fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage