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Our client is a successful and growing international business that has developed a reputation for innovative and high-quality products.

They are currently recruiting for a Business Controller, who will also have responsibility for leading and supporting the Accounting team.

The role is based in the Jura-Nord district of canton Vaud and offers a flexible working arrangement.  

Key responsibilities of the Business Controller will include:

• Development of budgets and monthly performance analysis
• Regular forecast production, review and variance investigation
• Building strong relationships across the business and providing high quality finance business partner support
• Supervision and leadership of the Accounting team
• Review and development of internal controls
• Projects including system development, implementation and business set-up or integration

Our client is looking for:

• Significant controlling experience within an international company, ideally with a focus on commercial/ manufacturing controlling
• Good Accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory and regulatory processes to ensure effective internal controls (Swiss GAAP etc)
• Strong leadership skills
• Fluent English is essential; French language skills are a considerable asset
• Experience of working with current ERP systems

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.

On behalf of our international client, we are seeking a Head of FP&A.

Reporting to the Deputy CFO, this role will have responsibility for shaping the new FP&A department, with direct exposure to strategic leadership.

Head of FP&A – Exclusive, Vaud, Switzerland

The main duties and responsibilities of the Head of FP&A are:

• Monitoring and explanation of the financial status of the organisation on a daily basis for the senior leadership
• Steering budgeting and forecasting, covering all departments and ongoing projects, and consolidating for understanding by non-Finance, KPI setting
• Manage the FP&A team to deliver high-quality analysis and insights to support business decisions and drive financial performance, long range (5 years) planning
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure the FP&A function is embedded and valued
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the FP&A function

The main skills required by the Head of FP&A are:

• Significant skills in financial planning and analysis, with a strong track record of delivering high-quality analysis and insights
• Proven experience in managing and working through change – ability to get into the details when necessary
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills – budget/forecast vs actual, making objectives happen in reality
• Excellent presentation, communication and social skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels – Finance and non-Finance
• Fluency in English, both written and oral

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.