We are currently looking for an Financial Controller on behalf of a prestigious broker in Geneva.
About the Role
Financial Oversight & Reporting
* Oversee monthly and quarterly financial closings, including a D+3 closing checklist
* Lead collaboration with the fiduciary for accurate provisions and accruals
* Produce monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with granular insights by product line, region, and desk
* Maintain a comprehensive financial calendar (closing dates, audit schedules, VAT deadlines)
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Drive the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting
* Build and maintain a 12-month rolling financial forecast
* Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances to management
Profitability & Margin Analysis
* Assess profitability at multiple levels: client, product, and channel
* Build dashboards to monitor key metrics (staff cost ratios, client acquisition costs, bonus vs P&L performance)
* Contribute to strategic planning and evaluate new initiatives from a financial and risk perspective
Billing & Reconciliation
* Supervise fee invoicing and reconciliation (retrocessions, trailer fees, upfront fees) with clients and custodians
* Monitor and validate fee structures, including reconciliation with platforms such as Vizibility
Cash & Treasury Management
* Manage bank relationships with key partners (UBS, JB, BGCE)
* Maintain cash flow forecasts and monitor foreign exchange exposures (USD, EUR, CHF)
* Suggest and implement hedging solutions when appropriate
* Optimize cash positioning across multi-bank accounts
Tax & VAT Compliance
* Ensure VAT filings and intercompany invoice reviews are accurate and timely
* Support tax compliance and preparation for audits or inspections
Audit & Regulation
* Coordinate the year-end financial statement audit with external auditors
* Assist Legal & Compliance with FINMA regulatory reporting and evidence gathering
Process & Systems Improvement
* Maintain and enhance documented procedures (billing, payments, expenses)
* Lead or participate in automation projects (bank reconciliation, invoice processing)
* Administer tools and platforms such as VIZ and other financial systems
Operational Finance Support
* Monitor weekly reconciliations, invoice flows, and issuer billing cycles
* Oversee corporate card management and related expense tracking
* Perform ledger reviews and journal reclassifications when required
Cross-Departmental Coordination
* Provide financial insights to front-office (trading and sales) and operational units
* Interface with external advisers, banks, and compliance for financial validations and support
Your Profile
* At least 3 years of hands-on experience in accounting and financial control
* In-depth knowledge of Swiss GAAP or international financial standards
* Advanced Excel proficiency; exposure to Power BI, Tableau, or ERP systems is an advantage
* Highly analytical with a structured and discreet approach
* Excellent organizational and time management skills
* Fluent in both French and English; Spanish is a plus
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Maeva Reis at +41 22 552 01 05 or via email at m.reis@lextonstanley.com. We welcome confidential inquiries and applications.
At Lexton Stanley, we are deeply committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. We invite candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Please note that only candidates who meet the qualifications for this position will be contacted.
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