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)
Employment level:
80–100%
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
* Medium‑term financial planning
* 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)
* Experience in analytical data modelling (no data scientist required)
* 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
* Confident presence at management level
* 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
* Employment level: 80–100%
* Physical presence is important given close collaboration within the small team
* 1 day home office per week
* Flexible working hours between 06:00–20:00
* 40-hour working 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
* Comprehensive social benefits
* 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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