Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking)
Location:
Fribourg Canton
Language(s):
German & English
Job Description
We are currently looking on behalf of one of our important clients for an Senior Finance Controller (German Speaking). This role is permanent position based in Fribourg Canton & comes with some home office allowance.
Your Role:
• Hold responsibility for the pre-consolidation of an acquired Group & actively support its integration.
• Supervise the overall monthly closing process for the three newly acquired companies.
• Oversee the financial accounting activities for all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting & consolidation activities for closing.
• Continuously drive productivity improvements & achieve operational excellence against defined benchmarks.
• Play a key role in ensuring a smooth integration alongside the Group CFO & Group Controller.
• Supervise & coach direct reports (3 accountants) & enhancing cross-training & employee development.
• Provide support for a post due diligence processes to review current financial statements & other valuation methods (e.g. inventory).
• Maintain & report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow statements, with a key focus on available cash & optimization processes.
• Compile, analyze & report financial data to support strategic decision-making; performing variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs & Overhead costs.
• Audit financial transactions & documents to ensure compliance & accuracy.
• Interact with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting & financial reporting within prescribed deadlines & communicate feedback to the Group CFO & Group Controller by detailing the key drivers leading to deviations.
• Implement ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency & effectiveness & to address business/operational changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies & procedures & efficiently performing all assigned internal controls.
Your Skills:
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Finance / Accounting / Controlling Functions.
• Strong expertise in MS Excel, including in Pivot Tables.
• Ideally experienced in industrial & international companies.
Your Profile:
• Completed University Degree in the area of Finance / Accounting or Business Management (or similar).
• Resilient, adaptable, self-motivated, solution-oriented & critical-thinking with strong communication skills.
• Flexible to travel (up to 25%).
• Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements. Any additional French language skills are considered highly advantageous.
Your Role:
• Hold responsibility for the pre-consolidation of an acquired Group & actively support its integration.
• Supervise the overall monthly closing process for the three newly acquired companies.
• Oversee the financial accounting activities for all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting & consolidation activities for closing.
• Continuously drive productivity improvements & achieve operational excellence against defined benchmarks.
• Play a key role in ensuring a smooth integration alongside the Group CFO & Group Controller.
• Supervise & coach direct reports (3 accountants) & enhancing cross-training & employee development.
• Provide support for a post due diligence processes to review current financial statements & other valuation methods (e.g. inventory).
• Maintain & report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets & Cash Flow statements, with a key focus on available cash & optimization processes.
• Compile, analyze & report financial data to support strategic decision-making; performing variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs & Overhead costs.
• Audit financial transactions & documents to ensure compliance & accuracy.
• Interact with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting & financial reporting within prescribed deadlines & communicate feedback to the Group CFO & Group Controller by detailing the key drivers leading to deviations.
• Implement ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency & effectiveness & to address business/operational changes.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies & procedures & efficiently performing all assigned internal controls.
Your Skills:
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Finance / Accounting / Controlling Functions.
• Strong expertise in MS Excel, including in Pivot Tables.
• Ideally experienced in industrial & international companies.
Your Profile:
• Completed University Degree in the area of Finance / Accounting or Business Management (or similar).
• Resilient, adaptable, self-motivated, solution-oriented & critical-thinking with strong communication skills.
• Flexible to travel (up to 25%).
• Fluent in English & very good German language skills (to at least B2 Level) are mandatory requirements. Any additional French language skills are considered highly advantageous.
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