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Finance & Accountancy

Controller

130k + 8.5% bonus with competitive package
Geneve
Permanent
Posted a week ago
Job ID: 7554
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John Bower

Director - Finance

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Controller on behalf of our international client.

Focusing on the Supply Chain aspects of the business, this role is pivotal in offering strategic financial insights and supporting decision-making processes.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team where your contributions will play a critical role in the strategic direction of the function.

This position offers the chance for professional growth within a supportive and diverse work environment.

The core responsibilities of the Controller are:
  • Financial Oversight: Handle monthly and quarterly financial closings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards
  • Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a financial advisor to the management team, identifying sales and business improvement opportunities
  • Project Financial Management: Provide financial guidance on logistics and customer service projects, covering aspects of finance, tax, and legal concerns
  • Inventory and AP Management: Drive optimisation of Net Working Capital, focusing on inventory management and accounts payable strategies
  • Performance Analysis: Deliver key financial figures and identify early deviations to guide the management team
  • Budget and Forecasting: Oversee the entire budgeting process, from preparation to follow-up, ensuring alignment with business goals
Candidate profile for the Controller role:
  • Expertise in Finance: Solid background in both Accounting and Controlling, with a focus on Supply Chain
  • Educational Credentials: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field - Strong preference for CPA or equivalent
  • Professional Experience: exposure to a relevant Finance role, demonstrating a track record of success
  • Personal Qualities: Autonomous, organized, and proactive with the ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS and local GAAP - public accounting experience is a strong benefit
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAP - FI/CO, Excel
  • Languages: Fluency in French and English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.