Financial Controller

Helvetica Partners is a recruitment agency which operates since 2007. We work not only for multinationals, but also for smaller companies. We aim at delivering the best customer experience to all.

For this role, Financial Controller, german speaking skills at B2 level is essential, and so is the experience of min 5 years in a similar position , for an industrial company. If you think you are a good match, call us asap and send your application.

Our client can wait a few months to have the right candidate, but interviews will take place at short notice.

It is perfectly fine if you are not already based in CH.

Financial Controller - We are actively looking for a Financial Controller to join our client, a fast-developing Swiss industrial company based in Fribourg canton.

The ideal candidate should have min 5 years’ experience as a Financial Controller and speak German at least at B2 level on top of being fluent in English. French will be beneficial.

Your role:

As a Senior Financial Controller, your role will be to coordinate the integration of a newly acquired company with 3 main offices in Germany, Hungary and Switzerland. Some travel will be required up to max 25% . As standard it is possible to work remotely 1 days per week.

This is not a manager’s role, but 3 acountants will report to you and you will report directly to the CFO.

If you feel this is the right role for you apply and contact us asap!

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Accounting: Oversee financial accounting activities across all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting and consolidation during the month-end close.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Champion continuous productivity improvements and operational excellence, aligning with established benchmarks.

• Support Integration Efforts: Collaborate closely with the Group CFO and Group Controller at the HQ to ensure smooth integration of new entities.

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three accountants, fostering a positive work environment and promoting cross-training and professional growth.

• Monthly Closing Oversight: Supervise the monthly closing process for three newly acquired companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Post-Due Diligence Support: Provide critical support during the post-due diligence phase by reviewing current financial statements and valuation methods, including inventory.

• Financial Reporting: Maintain and report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements, with a focus on cash availability and process optimization.

• Strategic Financial Analysis: Compile, analyze, and report financial data to inform strategic decisions; perform variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs, and Overhead, delivering insightful commentary on key drivers.

• Audit & Compliance: Audit financial transactions and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work proactively with other functional areas to ensure accurate financial reporting within deadlines, providing detailed feedback to the Group CFO and Group Controller on deviations and their causes.

• Process Improvement: Lead ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency, address operational changes, and align with business needs.

• Internal Controls: Ensure strict adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures, and timely execution of all assigned internal controls.

Your profile ( ideally )

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.

• Experience: min 5-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling roles, with a preference for candidates with a background in industrial companies and proven international exposure.