Financial Controller

**_Financial Controller - Switzerland_**

**_Job Summary & Key Objectives:_**

**_Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities:_**
- Oversee annual budget preparation, including revenue plans and operating expenses, and provide quarterly forecast updates
- Ensure monthly financial statements are in compliance with appropriate accounting standards and submitted to corporate in a timely manner
- Submit weekly revenue updates and bookings information and other corporate reports as required
- Maintain ERP systems to produce high quality and timely reporting for internal and corporate users in support of the business as it grows
- Responsible for implementation and compliance of company internal controls and cash management
- Liaise with local accounting, tax and customs advisors and prepare all financial and tax filings as required
- Manage staff including order entry, warehouse and accounting
- Conduct HR related activities including recruitment, salary planning, payroll and commissions, employee benefits, and generate required HR related documentation for corporate
- Work closely with corporate Treasury group to manage cash, receivables, FX, etc.
- Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
- Various ad hoc analysis as required

**_Qualifications, Skills & _**_Experience_**_:_**
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- Fluent in Swiss German, strong German and English language skills; French would be an advantage
- Experience managing integrated ERP systems, ideally an experienced SAP user
- Knowledge of Swiss Code of Obligations, tax, VAT, HR law, and statutory reporting requirements with US GAAP knowledge a plus
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously lead multiple projects in a small office environment
- Experience identifying areas for improvement and implementation of more effective and efficient processes and strategies
- Proven leadership skills inspiring great results with positive attitudes in a fast-paced team environment able to influence, train and mentor staff to achieve objectives
- 7-10 years of relevant financial and managerial experience preferably in medical devices