Head of Group FP&A Controller

LOCATION: ZURICH

Our Group Controlling team is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Head of Group FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) Controller. This role involves driving the company's financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting, thereby supporting strategic decision-making throughout the organization. The role will collaborate closely with various financial leaderships and the functional controllers to ensure financial targets are met and risks are effectively managed. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of corporate finance principles, excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication abilities.

• Own and drive the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles across the organization, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models in close collaboration with functional controllers, the IT team (Anaplan), and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) team to support a cohesive, company-wide strategic planning process.
• Consolidate financial plans across all business units and deliver insightful reports—such as profit and loss statements, cash flow analyses, and other key financial summaries—to support executive decision-making and long-term performance optimization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and functional controllers to understand business drivers and interpret monthly financial results, identifying key trends and variances, and translating numbers into actionable insights.
• Prepare high-quality financial deliverables for executive stakeholders, including monthly variance analysis reports, materials for the Audit Committee, and Board-level presentations.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to support risk assessment, strategic decision-making, and business growth planning.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Controlling function and across Finance. Champion best practices and identify innovative ways to enhance systems, processes, and reporting.
• Lead or contribute to key finance initiatives and cross-functional projects, bringing financial expertise and a strategic perspective to broader organizational priorities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA/CMA preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial controlling, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems (Anaplan preferred).
• Experience working with BI tools (Looker preferred) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate financial data into business insights.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

As part of the Group Controlling team at On, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's financial strategy and performance. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is passionate about driving financial excellence through collaboration, innovation, and strategic insight.

Just by the banks of the Limmat you'll find our largest global hub in Zürich West – On Labs – where you can hike up 12 floors through our custom-built spiral trail.

Förrlibuckstrasse 190,

8005

Switzerland

HEAD OF GROUP PLANNING & ANALYTICS CONTROLLING

I'm challenged every day with new learnings, new perspectives and new technologies. I can feel that my horizon expands as our business grows. I'm on this exciting journey of never-ending personal development, which is crucial to me.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.