Senior Finance Expert, (m / f / d), 100%

WhatJobs; Sankt Gallen; Hybrid; CHF 120’000 - 150’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A rapidly expanding Swiss-headquartered life sciences company is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the finance team at their Sankt Gallen site. This strategic role involves managing financial operations while collaborating closely with the Head of Finance & Reporting. The position offers significant exposure across business units with potential for career growth into group finance leadership roles.

Leistungen

Hybrid working model (home office flexibility)

Competitive salary, generous leave, and modern benefits

Qualifikationen

• 5–7+ years of finance experience in a Swiss or international setting.
• Expertise in Swiss GAAP required; knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with strong cash management.

Aufgaben

• Lead financial accounting, tax compliance, and cash flow management for the Swiss entity.
• Manage a team of 2-3 employees, overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Drive process improvements and financial system upgrades.

Kenntnisse

Fluent German

Fluent English

Strong cash management

Solution-focused mindset

Strong communicator

Ausbildung

Swiss-certified finance qualification

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Join a Global Life Sciences Leader at the Forefront of Innovation

Our client is a rapidly expanding Swiss-headquartered company delivering critical biochemical solutions to pharma, diagnostics, and life sciences players worldwide. They are now strengthening their finance leadership team with a Senior Financial Controller for their Swiss site – a strategic role with room to grow into group-level responsibilities.

What You’ll Do :

• Lead financial accounting, tax compliance, and cash flow management for the Swiss entity
• Prepare and supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Lead a team of 2-3 employees, supporting you in all processes
• Manage VAT submissions and act as key contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities
• Oversee fixed asset and leasing processes
• Partner with the Head of Finance & Reporting on group consolidation and audits
• Drive process improvements and financial system upgrades
• Support and advise local team members on finance-related matters

What You Bring :

• Swiss-certified finance qualification (e.g., Fachausweis in Finance & Accounting) or international equivalent
• 5–7+ years of finance experience in a Swiss or international setting
• Fluent German and English skills
• Expertise in Swiss GAAP (knowledge of US GAAP, UK GAAP or IFRS is a plus)
• Hands-on SAP experience and strong cash management knowledge
• Solution-focused mindset, with a structured and proactive approach
• Strong communicator with a collaborative spirit

Why Join :

• Strategic exposure across business units and geographies
• High visibility in a pivotal finance role at Swiss HQ
• A fast-growing company that values innovation and autonomy
• Hybrid working model (home office flexibility)
• Competitive salary, generous leave, and modern benefits
• Future potential to grow into group finance leadership roles

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting / Auditing
• Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing

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