A distinguished organization within the medical device industry is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team in Bulle, Switzerland. This role presents an exceptional opportunity for you to assume a central position in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity and facilitating its continued growth during a significant phase of expansion.
Responsibilities:
* Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering an environment that encourages collaborative knowledge sharing and supports individual professional development.
* Direct the month-end closing process by ensuring the preparation of accurate financial statements for senior management and stakeholders, upholding transparency throughout all reporting cycles.
* Formulate budgets, develop financial forecasts, and conduct variance analyses to inform strategic financial planning and guide organisational decision-making.
* Oversee cash flow management to guarantee sufficient resources for operational requirements while maintaining strict adherence to internal policies.
* Ensure full tax compliance by meticulously reporting financial information in accordance with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements, thereby protecting the organisation's reputation.
* Coordinate with external auditors by providing thorough documentation and facilitating audit processes according to regulatory standards.
* Monitor weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance against established budgetary targets for all business units, delivering comprehensive reports that support operational enhancements.
* Design and implement cost reduction strategies aimed at achieving ambitious savings objectives without compromising quality or service standards.
* Participate in system upgrades and efficiency improvement initiatives, contributing meaningfully to operational excellence across multiple sites.
* Prepare detailed product and project margin reports for management review, thereby supporting informed decisions regarding future investments.
What sets you apart:
* Qualified accountant / Financial Controller with 5+ years of post-qualification experience in an
industrial environment in Switzerland
* Background in manufacturing, ideally across multi-site or multi-plant operations
* Fluent in
English and French
* Proven people manager, with experience developing finance talent through coaching and feedback
* Strong ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs
* Track record of improving operational performance through collaborative, cross-functional work
* Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team environment
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact across all levels of the organisation
* Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
* Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
* Advanced IT skills; experience with
SAP
,
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
, or similar ERP systems
* Willing to travel between sites as required