On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Senior Controller / Business Analyst (80–100%) at SOCAR Energy Switzerland GmbH in Zurich.
Position: Senior Controller / Business Analyst
Location: Zurich (physical presence is important; 1 day home office/week)
THE COMPANY
SOCAR Energy Switzerland is part of the international SOCAR Group and operates an extensive network of petrol stations and retail sites across Switzerland. The organisation comprises 6 legal entities in Switzerland and Austria. The Swiss entity operates independently within the group structure, combining clear governance with a pragmatic, market-oriented approach. Transparent reporting lines, clear decision pathways and a long-term ownership structure provide stability for sustainable investment and entrepreneurial development.
ROLE & IMPACT
This is a business-critical position. It combines operational controlling responsibility with strategic sparring at CFO level. We are looking for a highly experienced professional with a long-term perspective. Age is not a factor — relevant experience, maturity and stability are what count. You will create transparency, structure financial data and deliver sound decision-making foundations for management, operating within an international multi-entity environment of high complexity. The role requires the ability to further develop structures and set priorities independently in a dynamic setting.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
* Ownership of monthly closings and management reports
* Variance analyses and KPI evaluations
* Management of budget and forecast processes
* Further development of reporting and planning structures
* Close collaboration with CFO, Finance, IT and operational units
* Professional mentoring of the Junior Controller
REQUIREMENTS – MUST-HAVE CRITERIA
* University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent qualification
* Minimum 8–10 years of solid controlling experience, including independently building and developing processes
* Very strong Excel skills
* Experience in monthly closing and management reporting
* Experience in budgeting and forecasting
* High degree of autonomy and structured working style
* English C1/B2+ essential — working language for all finance topics and reporting
* German is an advantage (not required — working language is English)
* Background in Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing or Retail preferred — operational substance is key
* Candidates from Banking / Financial Services are not suitable for this role
REQUIREMENTS – DESIRABLE
* Experience with SAP
* Experience with IBM Cognos Analytics / Cognos BI (trainable — not an exclusion criterion)
* Experience with IBM Planning Analytics / TM1 (trainable — not an exclusion criterion)
* Leadership potential with willingness to manage the Junior Controller going forward
* Russian language skills are an advantage given international interfaces within the group structure
PERSONALITY PROFILE
* Strategic thinking combined with operational pragmatism
* High sense of personal accountability
* Analytical depth combined with strong execution
* Ability to communicate complex matters clearly
* Interest in long-term collaboration and sustained contribution
* This role is aimed at experienced professionals with substantial controlling expertise.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* 6 legal entities in Switzerland and Austria, with ongoing integration
* Demanding multi-entity setup with active transformation and integration projects
* Small, well-established Finance team with direct access to the CFO and short decision-making paths
* No anonymous corporate environment — decisions are made by people, not processes
* Direct communication is lived, personal accountability is expected and valued
* Suited to personalities who embrace complexity and want to see real impact. Those who fit, stay: employee tenure at the company is well above average.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
* Physical presence is important given close collaboration within the small team
* 1 day home office per week
* 27 days annual leave; 30 days from age 51
* Location: Zurich city centre, 1 tram stop or approx. 7 minutes on foot from the main station
* In-house canteen and CHF 300/month meal allowance
* Break areas with billiards and table football
* Annual bonus subject to achievement of personal, team and company targets
* Compensation: market-rate, commensurate with experience and seniority — we pay for the right profile
CAREER PERSPECTIVE
* Direct collaboration with the CFO
* High visibility within the organisation
* Room to shape reporting and planning architecture
* International organisation with active transformation projects
* Long-term role offering stability and responsibility
* A position that is deliberately not a standardised corporate controlling function — but a setup with genuine scope for impact in an operationally driven environment
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