Business Controller

**Position Snapshot**

Location: La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland
Company: Nespresso Swiss Market
Act. Rate: Full-Time
Type of contract: Permanent contract

Start date: ASAP

**What we offer at Nespresso**

Flexible work guidelines in terms of core hours and working from home. Please talk to us during the recruitment process about what flexibility could look like for you
Genuine opportunities for career and personal development
Modern “smart office” locations providing agile & collaborative workspaces
Dynamic international working environment
Attractive additional benefits
The opportunity to be part of a B Corp certified company and one of the world’s most trusted brands

**Position Summary**

At Nespresso, we believe that we can elevate the world of coffee to drive a positive impact and be a force for good which shapes lives and landscapes for the better. We place people at the heart of our success - all 14,000 of them. We actively cultivate diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. We celebrate individuality, believing that your authenticity and uniqueness can help us to grow together. Quality and sustainability are core to who we are and critical to our vision of driving positive change. We're committed to delivering an exceptional coffee experience that elevates our community, suppliers, farmers, and each other.

As a **Business Controller**, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations our business-to-business (B2B) channel. Your role will be crucial in ensuring the financial health and stability of the organization by monitoring and analyzing financial data, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

You will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring that the company's financial goals are aligned with its overall business objectives. You will collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to gather financial information, analyze trends, and identify areas for cost reduction or revenue growth.
In addition, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls and procedures to safeguard the company's assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations. You will also oversee the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in the preparation of financial statements and other financial reports. You will report to the Nespresso Finance Director and work in close collaboration with the Nespresso B2B Director.

**A Day in the Life of a Business Controller**
- Review and analyze operational and financial performance of Business Functions to provide recommendations
- Identify business risks and opportunities and facilitate decision-making to take advantage of them
- Build together with Business Functions yearly Business Plan, yearly Capital Expenditure plan and 5-year Market Business Strategy
- Contribute to the strategy development and provide associated scenario planning to optimize shareholder value
- Promote compliance to Nestlé and Nespresso guidelines and policies
- Provide timely and 1st time quality financial information to Nespresso HQ
- Work on continuous improvement and simplifications of existing tools and systems, seek best practices across markets

**What will make you successful**
- University degree in Finance, Business or equivalent (or Brevet Fédéral)
- 3-5 years in a similar role within a large / international company
- Solid understanding of finance in general
- International experience and mobility a plus
- Stakeholder management in matrix organization
- Experience with a well-known ERP
- Advanced knowledge of MS office, particularly MS Excel
- Fluency in French and English, proficiency in Swiss German or German would be an advantage

At Nespresso, we’ve built a culture of care and inclusion, making sure everyone can be their bold selves, while growing with the company. We innovate, dare to try, learn and scale up in a fast paced, digital and connected environment. With a diverse workforce made up of over 90 nationalities across 58 countries, you can be a part of an innovative culture, where supportive people help each other. One where anyone is encouraged to challenge the status quo and have an impact on the future for one of the biggest sustainable companies. Whatever your role, you’ll find you can drive real change and spread your enthusiasm. Join the place where you can thrive, you feel, you belong, you are inspired to be and do your best.