Senior corporate controller

Position Summary
The Senior Corporate Controller oversees the financial management and controlling activities of the company, with a strong focus on revenue performance, operating cost efficiency, and financial transparency. The role owns the budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year planning processes, drives cost control and client profitability analysis, and ensures high-quality management reporting. As a key business partner to the Management, the Senior Corporate Controller provides clear, actionable recommendations that support strategic decision-making and drives the digitalisation of finance processes, including the development of Power BI reporting tools.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Control & Cost ManagementOwn and drive operating cost (OPEX) monitoring, analysis, and optimisation across the organisationDesign and further develop cost control frameworks to ensure efficiency, transparency, and scalabilityManage the cost accounting system, including annual updates of allocation keys2. Budgeting, Forecasting & PlanningLead the annual budgeting process with a strong emphasis on client revenue streams and profitabilityOwn detailed financial forecasts and the multi-year business plan, including revenue projections, cost structures, and margin analysisMonitor budget vs. actual performance and provide clear, actionable recommendations to the Management3. Reporting & Stakeholder CommunicationOversee the preparation and delivery of periodic management reports, including financial performance, KPIs, and variance analysisPrepare reporting packages to the Management4. Revenue Management & Business PerformanceOversee the financial performance analysis of client projects, including profitability and margin trackingSupervise periodic client billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness5. Digitalization & Business IntelligenceDrive the digital transformation of the finance function, focusing on automation and process efficiencySteer the development of dashboards and reporting tools using Power BIQualifications & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in controlling, including at least 3 years in a a senior role, ideally within infrastructure, technology, or data center environmentsIn-depth expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and revenue managementProven experience with Power BI or comparable business intelligence toolsProfessional certification (e.g. Swiss Certified Expert in Financial Accounting and Controlling, CMA, or equivalent) is an advantageFluency in English and German is requiredKey CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to communicate complex financial topics clearly to non-financial stakeholdersProactive, hands-on mindset with a focus on continuous improvementAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environmentStrategic mindset with the credibility to challenge and influence senior stakeholdersAdditional Requirements
Applications are accepted only from candidates with a valid Swiss work permit who are already based in Switzerland