LB&Partners is a consulting and technology firm specializing in improving profitability and driving the growth of service sales streams for industrial companies in the equipment goods sector.
LB&Partners works on behalf of large enterprises to enhance their valuation under the guidance of management and shareholders.
The company develops and implements algorithms and automated processes to optimize pricing and service sales margins based on perceived value approaches.
LB&Partners is a young and rapidly growing company with around 20 employees, offering a pleasant, dynamic, and motivating work environment..
Missions and Responsibilities
The Financial Controller oversees all financial activities of the company, covering both local and soon-to-be international operations.
They will contribute to implementing management and activity-monitoring tools and ensure their operation and continuous improvement.
They play a key role in tracking and analyzing financial performance, managing cash flow, currency transactions, budget forecasts, and the company’s business plan.
Their expertise will aid strategic decision-making and process optimization. They must also demonstrate agility, responsiveness, and adaptability to the challenges and rapid developments of the company’s growth phase.
Key responsibilities
1. Management Control:
* Contribute to the preparation of the Business Plan.
* Develop and monitor the budget.
* Implement and track financial reporting (orders, revenue, margins, results, project tracking, operating budgets, etc.).
2. Accounting:
* Set up and maintain analytical accounting systems.
* Record accounting entries and manage financial transactions.
* Prepare and manage employee payroll.
* Monitor and record banking transactions.
* Perform daily cash flow monitoring and manage the company’s liquidity.
3. Treasury and Currency Management:
* Full monitoring of cash flow and inflows/outflows.
* Manage exchange rates to optimize international transactions.
* Define volumes and timing for currency purchases across the company’s bank accounts.
4. Control and Compliance:
* Ensure financial operations comply with local (Swiss) and international fiscal and accounting regulations.
* Properly manage and archive financial documents in compliance with legal standards.
5. Project Management and Initiatives:
* Independently manage projects for implementing financial software to improve accounting processes and financial management.
* Take initiatives to propose and implement improvements in financial management and tools used by the company.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the successful integration of new systems.
6. Adaptation to Change:
* Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to the rapid changes associated with the company’s growth.
* Actively participate in evolving financial processes to support the company’s international development strategy.
Required Education and Skills
Skills and Qualifications:
* Education: Federal diploma in accounting or equivalent training.
* Experience: At least 5 years of experience in management control, including financial management within an international company.
* Languages: Proficiency in both French and English.
Technical Skills:
* Strong expertise in accounting tools.
* Solid understanding of Swiss and European fiscal and accounting regulations.
* Skills in treasury management and international transactions.
* Experience in implementing financial software projects.
* Sharp analytical skills and ability to produce clear, relevant financial reports.
Desired Qualities
* Autonomy and ability to independently manage complex projects.
* Initiative in proposing and applying suitable financial solutions.
* Adaptability and capacity to evolve quickly in a growth-driven environment.
* Rigor, organization, and prioritization skills.
* Analytical mindset and ability to identify financial trends.
* Excellent time and priority management.
* Strong teamwork skills and effective communication with other teams.
* Permanent contract with 5 weeks of annual leave.
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