Senior Controlling Analyst (m/w/d) temporary mandate

Randstad Schweiz; Luzern; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Schweiz is assisting a leading global pharmaceutical and life sciences organization in Lucerne for a 12-month Senior Controlling & Accounting Analyst contract. The role entails supporting period-end closings, ensuring financial integrity across Swiss entities, and partnering with cross-functional teams.

The successful candidate will bring strong accounting expertise in multinational settings, proficiency with MS Excel and Power Platform tools, and fluency in English to interact with

Qualifications

• Higher accounting or finance qualification (equivalent to a Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting & Controlling / Swiss CPA or US CPA).
• Proven track record in financial accounting and controlling within a multinational corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Strong command of MS Excel and PowerPoint, plus willingness to learn MS Power Platform tools.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations in line with US GAAP, IFRS, and Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).
• Drive month-end and year-end closings, prepare statutory financial statements, and tax documentation.
• Act as a primary contact during audits while strengthening internal controls and procedures.
• Serve as the go-to for complex accounting transactions and technical judgments with manufacturing entities.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Treasury and Manufacturing operations.

Skills

Fluent English

Analytical

Education

Swiss CPA / US CPA

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Power Platform

Job description

Senior Controlling & Accounting Analyst (1-Year Fixed-Term Mandate)

Location: Lucerne Area, Switzerland

Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed-Term (12 months: January 1, 2027 ? December 31, 2027)

Workload: 100%

About the Opportunity

On behalf of our client, a leading global pharmaceutical and life sciences organization, we are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Controlling & Accounting Analyst for a 12-month assignment in the Lucerne area. Operating within a complex international structure of Swiss-incorporated entities, you will serve as the primary financial point of contact for manufacturing operations?ensuring financial integrity, supporting period-end closings, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger & Multi-Standard Reporting: Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate bookings in full compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR).
• Closing & Statutory Filings: Drive month-end and year-end closing processes, prepare statutory financial statements, and compile required tax documentation.
• Audit & Internal Controls: Act as a key point of contact during internal and external audits while maintaining and continuously strengthening internal control frameworks (ICS) and accounting procedures.
• Technical Accounting & Manufacturing Partnering: Serve as the go-to specialist for complex accounting transactions and technical judgments, working directly with manufacturing entities.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Manufacturing operations.

Qualifikationen

Your Profile

• Qualification: Higher accounting or finance qualification (equivalent to a Swiss Certified Expert in Accounting & Controlling / Swiss CPA or US CPA).
• Experience: Proven track record in financial accounting and controlling within a multinational corporate or manufacturing environment.
• Technical & Digital Skills: Strong command of MS Excel and PowerPoint, combined with tech-savviness and experience with (or strong willingness to learn) MS Power Platform tools.
• Languages: Fluent in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Mindset: Analytical, solution-oriented, and adaptable in fast-paced environments, with clear communication skills and the confidence to take ownership of complex topics.